Survey Party Chief
Job DescriptionJob Description
**This job is NOT remote, it is located onsite, full time in San Luis Obispo, California**
Working on California’s Central Coast offers an unbeatable blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. With its stunning coastal views, relaxed pace, and growing industries like ag-tech, clean energy, and tourism, the region provides a refreshing alternative to the hustle of major cities. Professionals benefit from strong local networks, access to meaningful work, and a lifestyle rooted in balance and natural beauty. It’s a place where career growth and well-being naturally go hand in hand — an ideal setting for those looking to thrive personally and professionally.
Survey Party Chief
Reports to: Survey Manager, Senior Land Surveyor
As a Survey Party Chief your responsibilities will encompass various aspects of project
management and team coordination. You will be tasked primarily with performing field work by your own or with the
help of a survey technician. We are looking for a Survey Party Chief with at least 2 years of experience in
construction staking as we are looking to tackle more this type of projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Plan and organize survey activities, establishing or reestablishing survey control methods and procedures.
2. Research and utilize previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain
necessary data for surveys.
3. Prepare accurate daily field reports, field notes, sketches, and certify work performed.
4. Direct, instruct, and supervise all crew members, ensuring the operation and periodic adjustment of survey
instruments.
5. Coordinate survey findings with engineering, architectural personnel, clients, and others involved in the
project.
6. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of field surveys.
7. Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
1. Directly supervise 1-3 employees in the Survey and drafting team, depending on project requirements and
staffing.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED with supplemental technical courses in engineering and/or surveying; an
Associate degree is .
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and
effectively present information..
• Autocad or Civil 3D knowledge
• Drone flight experience is a plus
Work Environment:
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some projects may require more out of- the-area
and overnight travel. A California Driver´s license is required to perform the work.
What We Offer
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance• 401K (not matching)
• A great working environment working in a multicultural team
• Flexible work, 2 days remote work 3 days in office (with the exception of field work).
• Training and Events
Why work at with us?
We have a relaxed, open work environment with a multicultural team. We give people certain freedom and expect
responsibility.
About Our Company
We are an AE (architecture, civil engineering and surveying) firm based in San Luis Obispo, CA with
over 40 years in business. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with the most complete and comprehensive
design experience possible. We strive to form meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues to continually
promote collaborative opportunities.
Our 40+ years of experience can be translated to hundreds of successful projects of varying types. Our
reputation and team of dedicated individuals are our biggest asset, and it is what we build our future upon.
Typical projects we are working on at any given time include office buildings, wineries, laboratory facilities, new and
renovated residences, restaurants, markets, telecomm antennas, industrial buildings, roadway design, bike paths,
subdivision maps, public improvement plans, among man
Company DescriptionSince 1998, The Widroe Group has been serving clients in engineering, professional services, technology, healthcare, government, agriculture, manufacturing and more. Our currency is trust and something we have worked hard to gain from both clients and candidates. Making change is serious business and we maintain strict confidence as you seek to hire or look to be hired. Let’s move forward together!Company DescriptionSince 1998, The Widroe Group has been serving clients in engineering, professional services, technology, healthcare, government, agriculture, manufacturing and more. Our currency is trust and something we have worked hard to gain from both clients and candidates. Making change is serious business and we maintain strict confidence as you seek to hire or look to be hired. Let’s move forward together!