Party Chief
Job Description
Location: Columbus, OH (Project-Based)
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire (Direct Hire considered for the right candidate)
Salary: Party Chief: $50,710-$76,070/YR | Senior Party Chief: $66,250-$99,370/YR
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Lead and manage daily field survey crew operations.
- Coordinate field activities, scheduling, site logistics, and crew assignments.
- Conduct daily tailgate safety meetings before each shift.
- Collect, download, review, edit, and process survey data.
- Perform COGO calculations and survey data computations.
- Communicate field conditions, project updates, and site issues with office staff and project managers.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
- Review survey deliverables to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Assist with hiring, training, and mentoring survey personnel.
- Maintain survey equipment and ensure compliance with company safety standards.
- Support construction layout, boundary, topographic, and infrastructure survey projects.
- High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying or related field preferred.
- 5-7 years of field surveying experience with an Associate's degree or ability to obtain CST Level II certification, or LSIT certification with 2-5 years of field survey experience.
- Experience leading and managing field survey crews.
- Strong understanding of COGO computations and field data collection.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, LDD, and survey data processing software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- 100% field-based role with travel required.
- Must be willing to travel extensively and work overtime or weekends as project demands require.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain while lifting up to 50 pounds of survey equipment.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alyssa Ford
Senior Technical Recruiter
Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Senior Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.
She has over 4.5 total years of recruiting experience and 4 years at Sterling, where she focuses on the energy and infrastructure division.
Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Senior Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.
Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.