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Survey Jr. Party Chief

Insight Global, Stafford, VA, United States


Location:

100% Onsite – Office in Stafford, VA (field-based in Northern VA)

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Fridays off (used only if weather delays occur during the week)

Interview:

Interview with survey leadership (field-focused, experience-based)

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a

Jr. Party Chief

for a top utility construction and infrastructure client in the Stafford, VA area. This is a 100% field-based opportunity ideal for an experienced Instrument Person who wants to grow into a leadership role. The individual will receive hands‑on training and quickly progress into running a crew, supporting fiber and utility installation projects. This role offers less intensive survey work than traditional boundary or construction stakeout roles, focusing on straightforward 2D mapping and field execution. Once promoted to Party Chief, this individual will have the opportunity to take a company vehicle home, making this a long‑term growth‑oriented role with strong work‑life balance.

Must-Haves:

2+ years of hands‑on experience using GPS survey equipment

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs over uneven terrain

Experience operating survey instruments (GPS, conventional equipment, computers/software)

Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Strong communication skills and ability to work on a small crew

Desire to grow into a leadership/Party Chief role

Willingness to travel overnight as needed

Plusses:

Experience with conventional survey equipment (Total Station)

Experience reading and interpreting plats and deeds

Strong field note documentation and basic in‑field calculations

Prior experience training or mentoring junior survey staff

Background in utility, fiber, or infrastructure‑related surveying

Day-to-Day:

Perform field surveying using GPS equipment (control, topo, easements, ROW staking)

Occasional use of Total Station equipment

Support utility and fiber installation projects (trenches, underground work)

Maintain and transport survey equipment and supplies

Work daily with a small field crew after morning office meet‑up

Receive hands‑on training from a field trainer (~6 weeks, depending on experience)

Progress into leading a crew and training new instrument operators

Complete timesheets and brief check‑ins with supervisors in the office

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