BKF Engineers · 7 hours ago
Survey Party Chief (Union)
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBKF Engineers is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services. The Survey Party Chief leads field survey operations for complex projects, supervising survey crews and ensuring accurate delivery of survey data.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Serve as Party Chief for field crews performing construction, topographic, boundary, right-of-way, geodetic, and control surveys
Plan and execute field work; participate in pre-survey meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractors
Assign, prioritize, and monitor crew work; enforce safety practices and provide performance input
Collect and verify survey data using conventional and GPS methods; operate and maintain survey equipment
Perform and review complex survey calculations, data analysis, and closures
Prepare and review field notes, maps, plats, ALTA surveys, grade sheets, and records of survey using AutoCAD and related software
Research and interpret deeds, record maps, easements, and right-of-way documents
Integrate field data into final drawings, GIS, and survey deliverables
Train and mentor crew members; oversee survey equipment inventory and maintenance
Communicate technical information clearly to clients, consultants, agencies, and the public
Field inspections across varied terrain and weather conditions; travel locally and regionally as needed
Qualification
Required
10+ years of survey experience (equivalent combination of education and experience considered)
Associate degree in Surveying or Engineering or 15 years of construction staking experience
Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, methods, regulations, and standards
Proficiency with GPS systems, AutoCAD, survey data processing, and GIS coordination
Ability to perform advanced mathematical and trigonometric survey calculations
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, survey records, and regulations
Proven leadership, organization, and communication skills
Ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities, and diverse stakeholders
Customer-service oriented team player with strong written and verbal communication skills
Conduct field inspections across varied terrain and weather conditions; travel locally and regionally is required
Benefits
All benefits will be administered through the Local 3 Union and Trust
Company
BKF Engineers
BKF Engineers provides engineering, surveying, and land planning services for architects, commercial and residential developers, colleges and universities, cities and counties, governmental agencies, hotels, health care facilities, and large corporations.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
David LaVelle
CEO Emeritus
Greg Hurd, PE, PLS
President & Chief Executive Officer
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