Crew Chief/Party Chief

Department: Survey/Geomatics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Boca Raton, FL

Description

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Lead and oversee daily activities of survey field crews, including assigning tasks, monitoring productivity, and providing guidance and performance feedback to crew members. 
• Train and mentor field personnel on survey techniques, equipment operation, quality control procedures, and industry safety standards. 
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveying for land development, retail, mixed-use, and commercial projects. 
• Collect accurate field data using conventional surveying methods, robotic total stations, data collectors, and GPS/GNSS equipment. 
• Set up, calibrate, and operate survey equipment to complete property surveys, existing conditions surveys, utility locations, site development surveys, and construction layout. 
• Establish horizontal and vertical control, recover property corners, set benchmarks, and perform detailed field measurements to support design and construction activities. 
• Conduct construction staking for commercial developments, including site grading, utilities, roadways, stormwater systems, curb and gutter, foundations, and other site improvements. 
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, and electronic survey files while ensuring collected data meets project specifications and quality standards. 
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to support successful delivery of land development and construction projects. 

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; specialized training, technical coursework, or surveying education preferred, with experience leading field survey crews supporting land development, retail, mixed-use, and commercial projects. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate field notes, document survey data, interpret project plans, and effectively coordinate daily crew activities. 
• Proficient in the setup, operation, and use of surveying equipment, including GPS, total stations, data collectors, levels, and other measurement tools to perform boundary, topographic, and construction surveys. 
• Ability to perform basic survey calculations, geometry, and field computations while ensuring accurate collection of data and adherence to project requirements. 
• Ability to safely perform fieldwork in various environments, including carrying equipment, clearing vegetation as needed, and maintaining productivity while following company safety procedures. 
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required; ability to travel to project sites as needed. 

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match 
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums 
• Variety of voluntary benefit options 
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More