Land Surveyor – Party Chief

Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Organization: FRS & Associates
Date Posted: 9/24/26
Education: High School / GED
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30 per hour

Description & Nature of Work:

The Land Surveyor – Party Chief will perform a variety of technical and skilled surveying duties in the field, including:

Lead and supervise field survey crews in the completion of land surveying projects.
Operate and maintain modern surveying equipment, including Trimble GPS, robotic total stations, and digital levels.
Perform field measurements and collect accurate survey data.
Prepare thorough and accurate field notes, sketches, and reports in accordance with company procedures and industry standards.
Review field data for completeness and accuracy.
Communicate effectively with project managers, office personnel, clients, contractors, and other field personnel.
Complete and submit accurate daily timesheets for the crew.
Promote and maintain a safe, professional, and productive work environment.

Examples of Duties:

The position may involve a variety of surveying assignments, including:

Construction Staking
Topographic Surveys
Boundary Surveys
ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
Hydrographic Surveys
Construction and development projects
Other general land surveying assignments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

This position requires working outdoors and the ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in a variety of environments and weather conditions. Candidates must be physically capable of:

Working for extended periods in hot and humid conditions.
Working around heavy construction equipment.
Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain.
Working in and around open trenches and canals.
Performing fieldwork from boats when required.
Operating or riding ATVs as necessary to access project sites.
Performing other physical activities associated with land surveying and field operations.

Minimum Qualifications: