Survey Party Chief

• Survey Party Chief
• 📍 High Point, NC | Surveying

Lead the Field. Set the Standard.

FEI is looking for an experienced Survey Party Chief to take the lead in the field on land development projects. This role is more than running a crew—it’s about being the trusted presence on-site, ensuring work is done right, and keeping projects moving forward with confidence.

If you take pride in precision, leadership, and running an efficient crew, this is an opportunity to step into a role where your experience truly matters.

What You’ll Do

Lead in the Field

Serve as FEI’s primary on-site representative

Supervise and direct survey crew members day-to-day

Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and project teams

Plan daily activities to keep crews productive and projects on track

Execute Survey Work

Perform and oversee:

Boundary, topographic, and control surveys

Mortgage and as-built surveys

Construction staking and layout

Apply appropriate surveying methods and ensure accuracy in all field work

Confirm crews are fully prepared with the necessary information and equipment each day

Collect, process, and deliver accurate field data to the office

Manage Equipment & Coordination

Maintain survey equipment, vehicles, and supplies

Ensure proper care and operation of all assigned tools

Track and report daily field time for billing purposes

Coordinate closely with office staff, engineers, and project managers

What You Bring

High school diploma

3+ years of land development surveying experience

Proven experience leading or supervising field crews

Strong understanding of field surveying practices and construction staking

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with Topcon or Leica equipment

Experience with Ajera or similar systems

Interest in long-term growth within surveying

Work Environment & Schedule

Primarily field-based work in varying terrain and weather conditions

Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional weekends or travel as needed

What Success Looks Like

Strong utilization and efficiency in the field

Clear communication between field and office

Ownership of responsibilities and accountability for results

Consistent, high-quality work and professionalism

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

Work outdoors throughout the day in varied conditions

Lift and handle survey equipment

Operate precision instruments in the field

Maintain stamina across physically demanding tasks

Communicate clearly with team members and office staff

Additional Information

Pre-employment drug screening required; subject to random testing per job site requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S.

FEI does not provide visa sponsorship at this time

Direct applicants only—no recruiter submissions

If you’re ready to lead from the front and take pride in delivering accurate, dependable survey work, we’d like to hear from you.