Survey Party Chief

Job Description RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.At RIPA, our continued success as a site contractor is attributed to our highly experienced and knowledgeable field management team. Comprising skilled project managers and superintendents, they are the driving force behind our exceptional quality, productivity, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are actively involved in professional organizations such as NUCA, SUCA, Associated Builders & Contractors, TBBA, American Society of Professional Estimators, the Society for Human Resource Management, and HR TampaWorking at RIPA & Associates comes with a range of benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Shorterm Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program, Company-provided Life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.We are seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead a field survey crew supporting civil construction projects. This role supports UTS, GNSS, and machine control operations across a full construction fleet and works closely with project managers, superintendents, and field technology teams.Responsibilities:• Lead and manage daily survey crew operations• Plan daily work activities and site logistics• Ensure safety, accuracy, and productivity• Coordinate with project management and field teams• Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control• Perform layout for earthwork, utilities, curb, paving, and structures• Perform independent check shots and tolerance verification• Operate robotic total stations and GNSS systems• Perform daily instrument setup, calibration, and validation• Support machine control operations with control and verification• Capture digital as-builts using UTS and GNSS• Verify work against design models and plans• Identify and communicate discrepancies early• Maintain accurate field notes and control logs• Coordinate data handoff with office and CAD staff• Support model revisions and updatesQualifications:• 5+ years of construction survey experience• Experience as a Party Chief or Lead Instrument Operator• Strong experience with UTS (robotic total stations) and GNSS• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans• Valid driver's license• Experience supporting machine control operations• Familiarity with Trimble survey systems• Experience on site development, roadway, or infrastructure projects• Ability to mentor junior survey staffRIPA provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Gender, National Origin, Age, Disability, Veteran Status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable Federal Laws.In addition, RIPA complies with applicable State and Local laws governing non-discrimination in employment and reasonable accommodation in every location in which the Company has facilities. This Policy applies to all Terms and Conditions of Employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Company DescriptionRIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.Company DescriptionRIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.