Survey Party Chief

Survey Party Chief STV, Inc. dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Texas, Frisco May 11, 2026 STV is seeking a Survey Party Chief for our Survey Group in Frisco, TX.

Qualifications:

Must have at least 1-3 years of experience with Altas, Boundaries, Construction Staking and Topographic Surveys. Must be able to operate all survey equipment proficiently including but not limited to: Trimble Robotic Total stations, Trimble GPS equipment, levels along with basic computer operating skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced working environment, be able to read and understand plats and construction plans and interact professionally with clients or their representatives and landowners. Must possess a Proven work history, strong work ethic, team-player attitude and be able to multi-task while directing multiple field personnel to meet client driven deadlines. Must possess the ability to problem solve and think outside the box. Ability to walk long distances over a wide variety of terrains while carrying up to 5O lbs. in all weather conditions. Minimum of a high school diploma/GED required. TXDOT experience is a plus. Valid Driver's License with a good driving record that meets our insurance requirements, be able to pass a drug test and criminal background check.

Daily responsibilities:

Responsible for performing duties as assigned by the RPLS to complete projects in an accurate, safe, ethical, professional and within a timely manner. Serves as lead on a survey crew and instructs crew members on survey techniques. Upload/Download files of survey data to their proper locations onto the field data collector or office computer. Uses of Trimble surveying equipment including but not limited to GPS, total stations and data collectors to assist with the determination of elevations and property boundaries. Responsible for collecting quality data in the field, keeping good clean documentation of work performed and sketches in a field book and perform accurate simple calculations as needed to complete surveys. Responsible for equipment and vehicle maintenance, ensures vehicle has proper equipment and supplies each morning and returns remaining equipment and supplies at end of shift. Communicate daily with Project Surveyor and/or technician regarding land survey project schedule and work progress. Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork.

Compensation Range:

$58,030.00 - $65,943.00 STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner.

The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.