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Party Chief Surveyor (Emporia, Virginia)

Matrix Service
United States, Virginia, Emporia
Feb 27, 2026
Description

Job Summary:

The Party Chief is responsible for the overall management of the survey crew, works under the direction of the Project Manager and Construction Manager, serves as client liaison, is responsible for the safety of the crew and equipment, manages computations, and maintains safety standards

Job Function(s)



  • Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its Core Values.
  • Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.


  • Various types of construction stake out projects.
  • Topographic surveys.
  • Performs mathematical calculations for field checking data.
  • Take accurate and clear notes in the field.
  • Read and understand engineering drawings.
  • Know basic sources of measurement errors.
  • Know principles of monumentation, staking and marking.
  • Responsible for the quality and performance of survey crew.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of all Company equipment.
  • Self-motivated and organized with good decision-making skills.
  • Accurate completion of time and expenses.
  • Responsible for submitting data and notes daily.
  • Responsible for meeting with clients and public landowners as required in a professional manner.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change.


  • Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
  • Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.



Qualifications:



  • Must have 5 years working as a Party Chief Surveyor on a new construction site. Must have 1+ year's supervisory experience.
  • Proficient in managing crew, time, and costs.
  • Must have good leadership and communication skills.
  • Must have a good understanding of Matrix Service policies and procedures.
  • Must be able to completed the Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training.
  • Must obtain and maintain active status within the required drug testing program.
  • Must Pass a Background Check.


Physical Requirements:



  • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
  • Will talk and hear to communicate.
  • Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
  • May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
  • Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
  • Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
  • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.



EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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