Survey Party Chief Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the survey party chief opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for a high level of accurate surveying to the Open Pit Mining group along with the Exploration teams.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• LS or LSIT Preferred
• Capable of working in either an office or field environment, as needed
• Computer skills needed (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of Trimble GPS, Robotic Total Stations, Trimble TSC hand held data collectors and digital levels
• Computer skills needed (Microsoft Office, Trimble Business Center)
• Advance knowledge of operation of Trimble Business Center, M3, S7, S8, R8, R10
• Possesses thorough knowledge of surveying procedures and familiarity with basic electronic survey data processing procedure
• Possesses a basic knowledge of departmental policies and rules

Please consider me for the survey party chief opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and guidance promoting safe working practices by observing all Company and crew safety practices along with daily safety discussions relating to the work at hand.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• BA/BS + 2 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education or BA/BS + 2 YORE or AA/AS (US) + 4 YORE or Diploma/Certificate (Canada) + 4 YORE or HS/GED + 6 YORE
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• AutoCAD, Intergraph data reduction software GIS and mapping software
• Proficient in operating Total Stations, Data Collectors, Automatic Levels, Digital Levels, Pipe locators, Magnetic Locators and GNSS Receivers
• Able to travel, including some overnight stay, as needed
• Experienced with construction and survey safety practices
• Relies on general to moderately complex knowledge of procedures, company policies, and business practices to plan and accomplish goals
• Roadway surveying for FDOT transportation projects

In response to your job posting for survey party chief, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for effective project management systems within FHI360’s policies, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures while ensuring local ownership, appropriateness and responsiveness.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of GDOT survey manual guidelines
• Possesses the physical strength and agility and stamina necessary to perform the core responsibilities of the job
• Completion of groups 1, 2, and 3 of the Survey Skills Development program
• Experience in the use of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) survey technology and Robotic Total Station equipment and Digital Levels
• Recent experience as Party Chief on an industrial construction project
• Demonstrated progressive responsibility in supervision/management duties
• Experience with AutoCADD
• Manages the daily operations of multiple survey field crews in completion of various survey project types

I am excited to be applying for the position of survey party chief. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for overall direction, oversight, and implementation of program activities in compliances with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Directs the use of all satellite and conventional survey equipment utilized in completion of field survey projects
• Maintains clear, detailed field notes
• Communicates with the client in the field on behalf of the company
• Reviews field collected survey data to ensure project requirements are met
• Trains and mentors subordinate survey crew personnel in the use of all equipment and procedures
• Able to communicate clearly, either in person or on equipment, such as a telephone, mobile phone, radio or walkie-talkie
• Able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb, crouch, reach or squat for extended periods of time
• Extensive technical knowledge of GPS and total station surveying (Trimble preferred)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the survey party chief position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for input on Survey issues and procedures to internal customers, Claims and Legal Departments.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience as a survey field crew lead
• Communicate and practice company safety practices
• Balanced cantilever steel structures
• Concrete towers greater than 150m in height
• Prefabricated deck segments
• Geometric control surveys
• Structure monitoring and as-built surveys
• Leica Total Stations