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 experienced SUE Party Chiefs to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in New Bern and Raleigh! U.S. Residency Required.BenefitsPaid Leave TimePaid HolidaysPaid Travel ExpensesAffordable & Widely Accepted Health, Dental & Vision InsuranceExcellent 401 K Retirement PlansEducation Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Owned StockEssential Functions and ResponsibilitiesParticipates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractor representativesAssigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crewInstructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety proceduresCompletes daily report cards and field note sketchesProvides time estimates for specific tasksPerforms complex surveying calculations using calculator, computer, and coordinate geometry software such as AutoCADNonessential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerform other related duties as assignedRequired SkillsMust successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screeningMust be able to fully comprehend and interpret roadway and utility construction plans, and utility record drawingsUse of multiple types of utility designating equipmentGood organizational, written, and verbal communications skills.Knowledge of Vacuum Excavation and Ground Penetrating Radar equipment/proceduresAble to work outdoors in all weather conditionsAble to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 50lbs as neededRequired ExperienceAbility to lead project assignmentsTeam Attitude / MindsetAble to work 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday (Minimum)Ability to travel requiredValid Driver’s License with good driving recordAble to pass Security Background ChecksHigh school diploma or equivalentMinimum of five (5) years of experience in the successful application of multiple types of utility designating and locating equipment, with demonstrated ability to lead project assignments and supervise multiple crewsLand Surveying experience a plusWorking ConditionsWork is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 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 10% 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.JMT 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.