Survey Party Chief in Fort Worth, Texas at DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES LLC

WHAT WE DO:

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 250+ positioned in our seven offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

WHO WE ARE:

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.

Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

As a Survey Party Chief II, you will lead a field survey crew on a variety of projects throughout Texas. You will oversee daily field operations, promote safe and efficient work practices, and help deliver accurate survey data that supports our clients and project teams.

Once selected to join our team, you will:

• Organize crew members, equipment, and resources to complete assigned survey tasks safely and efficiently.
• Lead daily field assignments, including equipment use, preparation of sketches and field notes, and electronic data collection.
• Ensure field survey activities meet company standards and industry standards of practice.
• Promote and enforce adherence to safety procedures and the use of required personal protective equipment.
• Communicate daily with the Chief of Parties and/or Survey Technician managing field survey operations.
• Download, review, and manage daily field data to support accurate and timely project delivery.
• Maintain accurate field records, time sheets, data logs, expense reports, and other project documentation.
• Mentor, train, and develop Field Survey Assistants while promoting teamwork, safety, and technical excellence.
• Provide input to the Chief of Parties and Survey Line of Business Executive for formal crew member performance evaluations.
• Drive a company vehicle to and from job sites and company premises as needed.
• Help ensure the survey truck receives routine maintenance, vehicle fluids are maintained, and maintenance logs remain current.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong understanding of proper retracement of land boundaries
• Experience using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center software
• Working knowledge of state plane coordinate systems and geodetic calculations

SKILLS:

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop field crew members
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with both field and office teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate survey data
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a field environment.
• Ability to work independently and make technical and supervisory decisions within established guidelines.
• Proficiency with survey equipment, data collectors, and field technology.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and understanding of survey calculations.
• Ability to maintain accurate field notes, sketches, and project documentation.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of four years of experience working in and with a survey field crew
• At least two years of experience in a Survey Party Chief role

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Level III Certified Survey Technician (CST) certification

WHY DUNAWAY?

At Dunaway, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that improve communities across Texas while being part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, professional growth, and service. We offer:

• Employee ownership mindset and profit-sharing opportunities
• Career advancement and leadership development
• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Collaborative culture built around our Core Values and One Heart philosophy

BENEFITS SNAPSHOT

Dunaway offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support flexibility, wellbeing, and long‑term success, including:

• Primarily field‑based role with predictable scheduling and built‑in work‑life balance
• Competitive base compensation
• Semi‑annual, company‑wide profit‑sharing bonus program tied to firm performance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, including company HSA contributions
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Paid time off starting at three weeks per year, plus paid holidays and floating holidays
• PTO exchange option
• Wellness and mental health resources, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid military leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee‑owned company culture with a shared‑success mindset

Work arrangements and schedules may vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.