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 Party Chief- Field Surveys to join their team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and efficient collection of various types of survey data, Under the direction of a Licensed Land Surveyor. The position requires the party chief to work closely with and lead a land survey crew in the field during the location of vertical and horizontal control, topographic, as-built, and boundary surveys as well as construction stake-out. They may assist with calculations for plat/map production and assist in use of source data, such as surveying data and notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. They also may verify accuracy and completeness of plats/maps. This position works closely with project managers and technicians during creation of base mapping and plans for the construction of various types of transportation, energy and civil/site projects including, but not limited to, the following: roadways, bridges, energy facilities, parks, commercial and private developments.
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
Research legal records, look for evidence of boundaries, and assist with the analysis of the data to determine the location of boundary lines
Collect data relevant to the shape, contour, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features
Preparation of detailed and neatly written field notes during field survey
Compile raw data, notes and pictures and upload to project folder
Competent in the use of:
Accompanies and oversees work of a field crew, 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 surveyor or engineer 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
Required Skills
Required Experience
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 mainly 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:
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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