Survey Party Chief | Jay Dee Contractors

Posted: 08/20/2025

Job Type: Office Professional

The Tunnel Construction Survey Party Chief reports to the Project Manager or Survey Manager and is responsible for daily on-site construction surveying tasks, performing quality assurance and quality control checks, and providing frequent updates regarding surveying activities. The Survey Party Chief must be a flexible and adaptable team-player with the ability to work outside in all weather conditions and in confined space environments.

If you are looking for a career in tunnel construction surveying, this is a great opportunity to start.

Principal Functional Responsibilities:

The position holds a wide variety of responsibilities that include, but not limited to:

Lead a two-man field crew for construction and control work on the surface and underground.
Operate a Leica total station and a digital level with the onboard applications.
Provide positional support for the TBM (tunnel boring machine) guidance system.
Coordinate production activities with the public, on-site, and office personnel.
Recording all measurements and other data obtained during surveying and keeping track of construction progress.
Preparation and compilation of the obtained survey information in the form of plans, charts, various records and documents for immediate distribution and the future use.
Performance of equipment maintenance and periodical calibration.
Application of various methods of surveying while completing the field assignments.
Maintaining a stock of surveying consumables such as spray paint, bolts, nails, stakes, and other accessories.
Effective communication with Project Manager, Survey Manager, field and office personnel.
Following and participation in the safety procedures established by the project and company policies.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

Associate Degree in Surveying or related field or 4 years of surveying experience with a minimum of a High School diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or Geomatics is preferred.
Heavy Civil Construction surveying experience is a plus.
Carlson Survey software and Leica total station proficiency preferred.
Must be familiar with network adjustments.
Ability to work with a survey control network.
Ability to calculate various dimensions and relative parameters, read drawings and specifications, and extract detailed surveying related information.
Must be willing to relocate and work extended shifts.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate with all positions on the team, interpret and execute work instructions while following safety rules and instructions and asking questions as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. several times a day.
Ability to work 100% in the field in all weather conditions and in confined space environments – tunnels.
Working experience with GeoLab, STAR*NET, Amberg Tunnel, or other tunnel surveying associated software is a plus.
Ability to climb a ladder and/or stairs to enter and exit the tunnel.\
Ability to work in a safety sensitive construction zone, around large machinery and heavy equipment and adjust to changing construction conditions.
Ability to work cooperatively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb a ladder, climb stairs, enter confined spaces, stand and walk and is occasionally required to balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this classification. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.

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Jay Dee Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.