Field Survey Crew Chief
As a Field Survey Crew Chief, you will lead a field survey team on a variety of civil engineering and land surveying projects. In this role, you will oversee field operations, ensuring data collection accuracy, team safety, and quality control to uphold our commitment to delivering precise, high-quality results to our clients. The ideal candidate is highly experienced in land surveying with advanced knowledge of survey equipment, procedures, and field operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a field survey crew for various projects, including topographic, boundary, construction, and control surveys.
- Oversee field data collection, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all survey records.
- Set up, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment, such as GPS receivers, robotic total stations, and data collectors.
- Conduct quality checks on collected data and provide initial interpretations to assist in boundary determinations and design development.
- Train and mentor survey crew team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal survey regulations and company standards.
- Document and report daily field activities, progress, and any issues or discrepancies encountered in the field.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of field surveying experience, with at least 2 years in a crew chief or lead role.
- Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting modern survey equipment (e.g., GPS systems, robotic total stations, and data collectors).
- Strong understanding of surveying techniques, geomatics, and field procedures, including construction staking and topographic surveys.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble (or similar survey software) for data processing and drafting.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal surveying regulations and requirements.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in both urban and rural land development projects.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to provide clear instructions and maintain productive team dynamics.
- Commitment to safety, with knowledge of applicable safety standards and practices for field operations.
- Experience with Trimble Access and Trimble Business Center.