Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.Position Summary: JMT is currently looking for a Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Hunt Valley. This position is similar to a utility locator. U.S. Residency Required.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesSupervise & lead a team of SUE techniciansAssigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field SUE staffConduct field investigationsOperate equipment to locate & mark subsurface utilitiesLabel topographic features from field codesPerform calculationsComplete daily reports and field note sketchesInstruct and train SUE staff in methods, use of equipment, and field safety proceduresParticipate in project meetings with Project Managers, Engineers, sub-consultants, and utility representatives.Operate vacuum excavation truck to expose underground utilitiesInterpret roadway and utility plans, and utility record drawingsTravel requiredNonessential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerform other related duties as assignedRequired SkillsMust successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screeningRequired Experience10+ years’ experience performing utility designationValid Driver’s License with good driving recordAble to pass Security Background ChecksHigh school diploma or equivalentAble to work 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday (Minimum)Travel requiredAble to work outdoors in all weather conditions.Able to bend, kneel, lift, and carry up to 75 lbs as needed.Team Attitude / MindsetPreferred ExperienceExperience using Ground Penetrating Radar is preferred but not necessarySurveying experience preferred but not necessaryWorking ConditionsWork is performed in the field 95% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 75+ lbs. as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.Work is performed within a general office environment 5% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.BenefitsPaid Leave TimePaid HolidaysPaid Travel ExpensesPaid Overtime (1.5 hourly rate)Affordable & Widely Accepted Health, Dental & Vision InsuranceExcellent 401 K Retirement PlansEducation Reimbursement ProgramEmployee-Owned StockJMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.