Survey Party Chief (Heavy Civil) – DMV Area

SURVEY PARTY CHIEF (Heavy Civil Construction)

Lead Field Survey on Landmark Infrastructure Projects Across the Mid-Atlantic

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Contract
• Consulting
• 📍 Maryland
• Virginia
• Washington, DC
• 💰 Competitive Hourly Pay + Paid Overtime + Performance Bonuses
• 🚚 Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance (where applicable)
• 🌉 Bridge
• Rail
• Highway
• Marine
• Airport
• Utility
• Tunnel Projects

Why Top Party Chiefs Join PrimECS

You're not looking for another company that simply needs someone to "shoot points."

You're looking for the opportunity to lead field survey on some of the Mid-Atlantic's most challenging infrastructure projects, work with experienced engineers, operate modern technology, and build a career—not just collect a paycheck.

At PrimECS, You'll

• Lead construction layout on landmark heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Work directly with Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and executive leadership.
• Be trusted to solve problems; not wait for permission.
• Use modern survey technology, including GNSS, robotic total stations, machine control, UAV/drone workflows, and industry-leading software.
• Help build one of the region's premier heavy civil survey organizations.
• Grow into Senior Party Chief, Survey Manager, and Survey Operations leadership.

About Primecs

PrimECS is a rapidly growing engineering, surveying, and construction services firm specializing in heavy civil infrastructure throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Unlike companies where survey is simply another department, survey is one of our core businesses. We understand its value, invest in our people and technology, and rely on our field leaders to drive project success.

If you're looking for another job staking houses or chasing lot corners, this probably isn't the opportunity for you. If you want to help build bridges, rail systems, highways, marine structures, airports, and other major infrastructure that will serve communities for decades, we'd like to meet you.

CURRENT & UPCOMING PROJECTS

You'll support projects including Major Bridge Construction, Rail Transit, Tunnel Construction, Heavy Highway, Marine Structures, Airport Infrastructure, Large Transportation Programs, AND Utility Infrastructure

Rather than spending years on a single project, you'll gain experience across a diverse portfolio of landmark infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Responsibilities

As Survey Party Chief, you'll lead day-to-day field survey operations by:

• Leading all field survey and construction layout activities.
• Performing precise layout for utilities, grading, structures, concrete, and transportation infrastructure.
• Operating robotic total stations, GNSS/GPS systems, and electronic data collectors independently.
• Reviewing plans, models, coordinate files, and stakeout packages before construction begins.
• Directing Survey Instrument Operators and Survey Technicians.
• Coordinating daily with Superintendents, Foremen, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Performing and documenting as-built surveys.
• Identifying and resolving layout conflicts before they impact construction.
• Maintaining accurate field records and QA/QC documentation.
• Helping ensure projects are delivered safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Compensation & Benefits

• 💰 $38.00–$50.00/hour DOE + Paid Overtime + Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates
• 🚚 Company Truck or Vehicle Allowance (where applicable)
• 🏥 Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• 💼 401(k) + Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 📈 Performance Bonuses
• 📚 Continuing Education & Professional Development
• 📱 Modern Trimble & Leica Equipment + Latest Survey Technology

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction survey experience.
• Proven ability to lead a survey crew independently.
• Strong knowledge of construction layout, survey control, elevations, coordinate systems, and field calculations.
• Experience with bridge, highway, rail, utility, marine, airport, or tunnel construction preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for mentoring and developing future survey professionals.
• Civil 3D or survey data preparation experience is a plus.

EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE

We're looking for candidates experienced with modern heavy civil surveying technologies, including:

• GNSS / RTK GPS
• Robotic Total Stations
• Machine Control
• UAV / Drone Workflows
• Survey Data Processing
• Civil 3D
• Carlson
• Trimble Business Center (TBC)
• Trimble Access
• Leica Captivate
• Leica, Trimble, or Topcon/Sokkia survey systems

WHY JOIN PRIMECS?

Large firms offer stability. PrimECS offers opportunity, influence, and growth.

As One Of Our Survey Party Chiefs, You'll Enjoy

• Leadership of field survey operations on major infrastructure projects.
• Direct access to experienced engineers and executive leadership.
• Less bureaucracy and faster decision-making.
• Modern survey technology and continued investment in equipment.
• Exposure to a wide variety of heavy civil projects—not just one long-term assignment.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Continuing education and professional development.
• A clear path into Survey Manager and Survey Operations leadership.
• The opportunity to build something—not simply maintain someone else's organization.