Job Description
A Survey Crew Chief leads field surveying operations for land development projects, operating advanced equipment, ensuring accuracy, and coordinating with contractors and engineers to support residential, commercial, and energy projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead field operations for boundary, topographic, construction layout, and as-built surveys.
- Operate surveying equipment such as Trimble total stations, GPS, and data collectors.
- Verify field calculations for accuracy and consistency.
- Establish and locate vertical and horizontal control points.
- Record detailed field notes and prepare as-built documentation.
- Maintain surveying equipment and company vehicle.
- Guide team members through survey layout and setup.
- Solve on-site challenges and interpret plans.
- Communicate effectively with contractors and engineers.
- Follow safety protocols and quality standards.
Requirements
- 8 years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief
- Proven expertise in performing construction staking, ALTA NSPS Land Title, topographic, boundary, and as-built surveys
- Experience operating Trimble total stations, GPS, and data collectors (preferred but not mandatory)
- Strong communication skills with contractors, inspectors, and team leaders
- A proactive approach to solving problems and ensuring work is done correctly
- Willingness to travel overnight occasionally (preferred but not mandatory)
- Ability to establish and locate vertical and horizontal control points with precision
- Ability to record detailed field notes and prepare accurate as-built documentation
- Ability to work independently or guide a team member through layout and setup
- Follow safety protocols and quality standards on every job
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules
Travel Vouchers
401K match - 1 to 1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits (accident, hospitalization, critical illness)
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with counseling, legal, financial, and work life services
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