Jr. Party Chief

A telecommunications and engineering services client is seeking a Jr. Party Chief to support telecommunications and utility infrastructure projects throughout Northern Virginia. This role is ideal for an experienced Instrument Operator, Field Survey Technician, Survey Technician, Field Surveyor, or Surveyor who wants to take the next step into a leadership position.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Operate Total Station and GPS surveying equipment
• Perform construction stakeout and field topographic surveys
• Collect field data to support utility and fiber installation projects
• Work as part of a small field crew on active project sites
• Attend daily morning meetings before traveling to job sites with the crew
• Learn crew leadership responsibilities and project coordination
• Train and mentor new survey personnel as leadership responsibilities increase

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience as an Instrument Operator, Survey Technician, Field Survey Technician, Surveyor, Field Surveyor, or related position
• Experience operating Total Station and GPS equipment
• Construction stakeout experience
• Topographic survey experience
• Comfortable working outdoors in the field daily
• Ability and desire to train and mentor others
• Strong communication and leadership potential

Preferred Experience

• Telecommunications, utility, construction, or infrastructure project experience
• Crew leadership or mentoring experience

Schedule: 100% in the field; four 10-hour shifts per week (Monday-Thursday); 6AM-4PM.

Location: Stafford and Aquia, VA area.

Compensation: $27-$30/ hour.