Land Surveying Party Chief

Job Preview GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V Notice To Third-Party Agencies GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI's Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work. Job Description GPI is seeking a Land Surveying Party Chief in the Buffalo, NY office. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you! GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com Responsibilities: Experience in topographic, control, boundary, ALTA, as-built surveys as well as construction/heavy civil layout for Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Municipal projects Will accurately run survey measuring instruments including GPS equipment and robotic's with electronic data collecting capabilities Participates with in-house project planning and schedule development Consults with the supervisor when there are scheduling issues/conflicts Learns all the details of the plans and specifications of the project assigned May also perform some office duties, including data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using survey computer programs and AutoCAD Keep accurate field notes by recording all important data: date/time, weather, job number, job/client name, description of work, detailed project control sketch, and download file name Qualifications: Specialized vocational training or a degree in survey technology preferred Minimum of 5 years of Land Survey-related experience Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting contracts and specifications Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with office and field personnel Ability to work well under pressure and maintain composure, professionalism in all situations Requirements Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members Able to stand