Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Job Summary:

The Survey Party Chief is responsible for leading and supervising survey field crews in the collection of accurate survey data for boundary, topographic, construction, utility, route, and control surveys. This position serves as the field leader on assigned projects, providing technical guidance, ensuring work quality, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating daily field operations to deliver projects efficiently and accurately.

Job Responsibilities:

Reports for work at 6:50 AM each workday.
Report daily to the Project Manager regarding project status, field conditions and production progress.
Supervises field party to assure completeness of work as assigned by the Project Manager or Field Supervisor,
Possess working knowledge of Instrument Technician duties.
Trains Instrument Technicians in the minimum acceptable performance requirements.
Coordinate daily field assignments, equipment needs, and crew activities.
Determines all necessary calculations for productive field operations.
Ensure all required equipment, materials, and supplies are organized, loaded, and maintained for field operations.
Performs fieldwork using MTS requirements.
Perform all necessary field calculations to ensure efficient and accurate survey operations.
Verify the accuracy and completeness of collected field data.
Learns and enforces safety requirements for all field operations.
Prepares reports/paperwork for charges to the client.
Performs basic First Aid as necessary.
Troubleshoot and resolve field-related issues as they arise.
Attends training classes as required.

What we’re looking for:

High school diploma or GED
4+ years progressively responsible survey field experience, including crew leadership.
Demonstrated experience operating survey equipment, GPS systems, robotic total stations, levels, and data collection devices.
Excellent driving record and valid Florida driver’s license.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
May be exposed to severe weather conditions including heavy rain, hot and humid conditions and sun exposure, uneven terrain, swampy or wet areas, and may be exposed to wild animals, alligators, snakes, bees and other insects.
Sponsorship not available now or in the future.

Why you'll love working for us:

Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) match and tuition assistance.
Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of environmental projects.
Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
Opportunities for continued technical and professional development.
The opportunity to work alongside some of the best and brightest professionals in the environmental industry.
Join a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the United States.

Apex Job Title: Survey Party Chief

Req ID: 12301

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