Survey Party Chief [5+ yrs] at KPFF Consulting Engineers in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Survey Party Chief

KPFF Consulting Engineers provides civil and structural engineering and surveying services and is currently seeking afull-time Survey Party Chiefin our Portland, OR office. The candidate must possess and accurately represent a minimum of 5 years party chief experience.We are looking for someone that enjoys a variety of project types -- no monotonous routine surveys time after time here!

Our typical projects include control, boundary, topographic, utility, ALTA, verification, and monitor surveying. We collect field data using the latest survey grade equipment, including conventional total stations, digital levels, GPS, 3D scanners, and drone technology. We work with engineers, architects, landscape architects, developers, and public agencies. You may find yourself in downtown Portland one day followed by a day in remote eastern Oregon, or beyond. Travel is required and can vary between 20-45% (depending on the project), but typically the crew is back in Portland for the weekend.

Qualifications

Candidate must be able to perform field duties in a party chief capacity. The candidate should have knowledge in the maintenance of field equipment, setup, operations, and proper field procedures to ensure efficient and accurate field data collection.

Party Chief Duties

• lead a crew or work alone with appropriate field equipment
• complete field projects the first time without unnecessary return trips
• work effectively and maintain a good attitude with our field and office team
• operate a crew vehicle with current and valid driver’s license
• operate Trimble S6 robot and GPS with data collection
• efficient, accurate, and complete survey field work
• field notes including depiction sketches
• field calculations and construction staking
• maintain quality field procedures
• equipment calibration and maintenance
• train/mentor field technicians to effectively and efficiently accomplish the responsibilities described above

Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and add value to an agile survey team. Candidate must also have the flexibility to travel, a valid Driver's License, and safe driving record.

The ability to pass a backgroundcheck and drug screening may be a requirement to participate on specific projects.

KPFF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to inclusion and diversity in the work place.

Min. Experience

5+

Min. Education

High School / GED

Specialty

Job Type

Permanent

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