Survey Crew Chief

Summary

The Survey Crew Chief is responsible for field survey operations and ensuring accurate data collection for survey, civil engineering and land development projects. This role supervises survey technicians, operates survey equipment, and coordinates daily field activities while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Experience with survey field equipment (GPS, total station, electronic level, data collectors).
• Extensive knowledge of surveying field practice and procedure.
• Ability to read and interpret survey and engineering plans, plats and drawings.
• Knowledge of different types of surveys (e.g. ALTA surveys, exhibits, Engineering basemaps, Certified Survey Maps, etc.)
• Importing field data and drawing basic line work of field collected data.
• Perform boundary, topographic, record drawings surveys and construction staking services.
• Oversee construction staking in the field.
• Ability to train and mentor survey crew members as needed.
• Plan daily field activities and assign tasks to crew members.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients as needed.
• Enforce safety procedures and company policies in the field.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• 2-year survey or civil engineer tech program (preferred).
• CST certification (preferred).
• CAD certificate (preferred).
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience (preferred).

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with site superintendent and coordinators.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans.
• Time management and productivity.

 Work Environment

• Primarily working in an outdoor environment.
• Work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule to work additional hours and/or weekends as project deadlines demand.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs. without help.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to traverse uneven/muddy/wet/snowy terrain while on the job site.