Party Chief (2+years)

Company Description

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member's professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF's decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com .

Job Description

Join KPFF Lacey team as an experienced and dedicated Party Chief where you'll be able to perform field duties in a party chief capacity. Candidate should have knowledge in the maintenance of field equipment, setup, operations, and proper field procedures to ensure efficient and accurate field data collection and add value to a cohesive survey team. You can be a part of a variety of challenging and rewarding survey projects from concept through completion.

Qualifications

• 2 years Minimum Party Chief experience
• High School Diploma / GED
• Valid Driver's License, and safe driving record
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Flexibility to travel
• Highly motivated
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to lead a crew or work alone with the appropriate field equipment
• Ability to complete field projects the first time without unnecessary return trips
• Ability to work effectively and maintain a good attitude with our field and office team
• Ability to perform basic office function downloading and processing field data
• Provide efficient, accurate, and complete survey field work
• Take field notes including depiction sketches
• Provide field calculations and construction staking
• Ability to maintain quality field procedures
• Provide equipment calibration and maintenance
• Ability to train / mentor field technicians to effectively and efficiently accomplish the responsibilities described above

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Additional Information

Compensation

The base salary for this role is competitive, with a range of $XX,XXX - $XX,XXX , determined by experience, education, and skills. KPFF also offers performance-based bonuses to recognize outstanding contributions. Additional details about the full compensation package will be provided during the interview process.

Culture and Benefits

KPFF Lacey's vision statement is to provide experiences that create a lasting positive impact on our people, clients, and community. We are passionate about providing a collaborative, playful, and positive environment for our employees. We believe in encouraging personal and professional growth, and work hard at providing a solid structure with minimal organizational restrictions. Our 40-person office has the benefit of having the resources of a 1,400 person company, with the closeness of a small office. We work in a fast-paced environment that will provide opportunities to work with our staff of civil engineers and surveyors on a variety of project types and sizes requiring the ability to think on your feet and communicate effectively.

KPFF Employee Benefits

Additional Perks

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law