Survey Party Chief

2/20/2026

The Survey Party Chief ensures accuracy by providing necessary work control lines and elevations for field staff measurements and installation, while also assisting in evaluating potential field problems. This role involves performing specified layout work competently and accurately, checking as-built conditions, and conducting required topographic and cross-section surveys.

Salary

75000 - 100000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

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About The Company

What is Flatiron? We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities. We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency. Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved. Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work. We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry. We transform infrastructure.

About the Role

Overview

Are you a detail-oriented surveyor with knowledge of topographic and cross-section surveys? As a Survey Party Chief, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy and precision in every aspect of our work. Your expertise in control lines, elevations, contours, and land features will guide project management and work crews, enabling them to execute their tasks with confidence. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to deliver technical insights that directly impact project success.

Apply now and transform your career with us.

What you will be doing

Provide work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by field staff.
Assist in the evaluation of potential dimensions and other field problems.
Perform layout work competently and accurately as specified by survey manager.
Provide checking of as-built conditions that require the use of surveying techniques.
Provide topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities.
Assist with conducting quantity calculations as required.

What we are looking for

High School Diploma / GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related preferred.
3+ years’ experience in survey and land mapping required.
License Surveyor In Training (LSIT) Certification
Valid Driver’s License
Proven leadership skills.
Ability to train and direct staff on a project site.
Developing knowledge of topographic and cross-section surveys to support planning, design, materials and cost projections for the project site.
Strong communication skills, proven with engineering teams and management on project sites.
Technical skill with survey instruments

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Key Skills

Topographic SurveysCross-Section SurveysControl LinesElevationsContoursLand FeaturesLayout WorkAs-Built ConditionsQuantity CalculationsLeadership SkillsStaff TrainingCommunication SkillsSurvey InstrumentsLand MappingField Problems Evaluation