Surveys Party Chief

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson • Full-time • Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area, US • 3w ago

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: JMT is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join their team in North Charleston, South Carolina. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for construction, map making, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. They will calculate map making information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. They will also verify accuracy and completeness of topographical maps. This position works closely with project engineers creating plans for the construction of various types of transportation and civil/site projects including, but not limited to, the following: roadways, bridges, parks, commercial and private developments. The position will also be required to work closely with land survey crews in the preparation of topographic and boundary surveys as well as construction stake-out and as-built surveys.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features
Compile geographic, political, and cultural information and prepare maps of large areas; record the results of surveys, verify the accuracy of data, and prepare plots, maps, and reports
Collect data in the field and calculate mapmaking information for use in performing computations and computer-aided drafting
Research legal records, look for evidence of previous boundaries, and analyze the data to determine the location of boundary lines
Understand the use of Global Positioning System (GPS), laptops, and computer software for surveying
Accompanies and oversees work of field crews, conducting complete assignments or portions of a large and diverse project while organizing field operations and collecting data to ensure efficacy and accuracy
Reviews project specifications and confers with engineer and surveyor concerning assistance required such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports
Performs non-routine assignments involving substantial variety and complexity
Performs surveying duties not requiring licensure
Computes volumes and prepares graphs
Performs supervisory responsibilities on a job specific basis

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned
Occasional travel as needed

Required Skills

Ability to use applicable software programs required for gathering field data and organizing data for submission to the Land Surveyor
Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume including the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Valid Driver’s License Required
Able to pass Background Check

Required Experience

High school diploma or equivalent
Computer Assisted Drafting software experience
3 + years’ experience in surveying
Knowledge of all positions on the crew and capability to utilize all equipment
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Work is performed within a general office environment 10% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Some Travel Required.

Some night shift work required.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Caregiver Leave Program
401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Career Development Programs
And more…
Benefits | JMT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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