Senior Survey Technician (Party Chief)

Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E. is seeking a qualified Sr. Survey Technician (Party Chief) at our Spring Branch, Texas location to provide oversight of survey field crew and related surveying responsibilities. Responsibilities * Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training and mentoring of junior level employees. * Coordinate with contractors to provide survey services. * Identify controls for property lines and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey. * Gather all necessary information needed to properly conduct the survey in the most time efficient manner and assign tasks to crew members. * Discuss work with clients, as necessary. * Make calculations and maintain records essential to survey. * Insure that assigned survey truck is properly maintained. * Maintain and inventory all assigned equipment. * Respond appropriately to all employee performance issues of assigned survey field crew. * Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours. Qualifications * High school diploma or GED, Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred. * Courses in mathematics and surveying. * Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Party Chief in the land development industry. * Working knowledge of field design for both overhead and underground utilities is highly desired. * Knowledge of power line materials is a plus. * Working towards or willingness to obtain RPLS certification. * Experience in conducting easement research at courthouses is highly desired. * Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred. * Through knowledge of residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices. * Ability to perform all aspects of data collected field fun topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys. * Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies. * Ability to work outside in all seasons. This position requires both inside and outside work. * Ability to travel overnight to various parts of Texas and surrounding states. * Valid drivers license with a clean driving record required. NO EXCEPTIONS Benefits: * Salary commensurate with experience * Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance * Employer paid STD/LTD * Life Insurance * Candidate referral bonus * 401k retirement plan with employer match * Paid Holidays * Earned vacation time

Location: Fort Worth, TX, US

Posted Date: 6/18/2025