Survey Party Chief

Hiring in Nashville, TN

What You’ll Contribute to OHM Advisors

The Survey Party Chief is the foundation of the survey team, providing technical expertise with the survey equipment, software, standards, and data reporting.

This is a growth position, looking for a person willing to take on responsibility and stay current with technology. An engaged and driven technician is highly valued at OHM and a critical part of the team.

Your Responsibilities

• Work with Professional Surveyor to establish project plan and objectives, including timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedule.
• Direct Survey Crew members by assigning responsibilities and overseeing all work performed by the Survey Crew, including checking calculations and notes.
• Understand project scope and convey requirements to the Survey Crew.
• Oversee survey work to ensure safe work environments by complying with the company and / or site-specific health and safety plans (e.

g., proper personal protection equipment, obtaining and maintaining First Aid and CPR certification, etc.).

• Provide technical expertise in topographic, construction, and boundary surveying techniques.
• Provides input on surveying and construction-related issues, procedures, practices, protocols, and methods.
• Ensure survey crew performance and provide leadership to field crews, including train, supervising, coaching, and mentoring crew members and less-experienced crew chiefs.
• Has the authority to use assigned resources to meet timelines, schedules, budgets, and profit objectives.
• May review the quality control and quality assurance procedures, as necessary.
• Perform survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile, and cross-section surveys.
• Calculate parcel and lot lines locations and / or easement lines using taxation information and / or title information.
• Prepares easement and right-of-way descriptions and documents, with drawings if required.
• Responsible for processing field data and reviewing field data from other crews.
• Perform physical tasks such as carrying and maneuvering up to 50 lbs, line clearing, pounding stakes, setting monuments, and locating critical underground objects.
• Record field notes legibly and accurately while following company standards and operating guidelines.
• Share project information and other field observations deemed pertinent to the project.
• Ability to work mainly in the field and in the office (when required).
• Understand state and local regulations regarding surveying standards and practices.
• Effectively communicate information to staff and leadership team.
• Checks accuracy of completed work and works with direct supervisor to ensure compliance with QA / QC program.

Your Team

As a trusted member of OHM Advisors’ Survey Group, you will join a growing, mission-driven team of innovative thinkers who collaborate daily, using our combined gifts and talents to continually advance the communities we serve.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associates Degree in a survey, engineering, or similar technical program is preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Must have experience in all types of surveying equipment and procedures.
• Strong aptitude for mathematics, specifically trigonometry and geometry.
• Familiarity with DOT survey standards is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage people and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills.
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license.
• Physical requirements include indoor and outdoor work, various temperatures and weather conditions, driving, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, kneeling, crawling, walking, sitting, and standing.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Growth at OHM Advisors

Advancement isn’t just for our clients. We’re committed to moving our team forward, too. At OHM Advisors, you’ll enjoy challenging, meaningful work at a growing company creating innovative solutions for forward-thinking clients.

But there’s not just cool work on big projects. You’ll be empowered to develop your own career path in a culture that supports your individual professional development goals and encourages your pursuits through continued opportunities for growth.

Read about some of our options for career growth and enrichment

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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