Description

The Crew Chief is a key member of the surveying team, reporting to the Crew Manager and based in Phoenix, Arizona. This role leads and oversees survey crews in land‑surveying projects, managing field activities, equipment, and personnel to ensure accurate data collection and successful project completion. Some travel is required, and the position involves outdoor work in varied weather conditions.

The Crew Chief plans, organizes, and directs field surveys—including control, boundary, topographic, construction layout, and as‑built surveys—while ensuring precise data collection using total stations, GPS, and other instruments. They maintain and calibrate vehicles and surveying equipment, manage inventory, and verify data quality to produce detailed maps and reports. Safety compliance is upheld through daily Job Safety Analyses, vehicle inspections, and enforcement of company and client safety protocols.

In addition to technical duties, the Crew Chief trains and mentors crew members, assigns tasks, monitors daily production, and manages work schedules. They serve as the primary liaison with clients and project managers, addressing requirements, issues, and changes while maintaining effective communication with landowners.

• Plan, organize, and lead survey crews for control, boundary, topographic, construction layout, and as‑built surveys.
• Operate and ensure accuracy of surveying instruments such as total stations, GPS, and levels.
• Supervise establishment of survey control points, benchmarks, and reference points.
• Maintain and calibrate vehicles and surveying equipment; manage inventory of field supplies.
• Collect, analyze, and verify survey data to produce maps, plans, and reports; resolve discrepancies.
• Perform daily Job Safety Analysis and vehicle inspections; enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Train, mentor, and assign tasks to crew members; monitor production, performance, and work schedules.
• Communicate with clients and project managers to address requirements, issues, and changes; maintain rapport with landowners.
• Maintain accurate field notes, records, and project documentation; upload data, photos, and safety reports daily; log crew time.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of land‑surveying experience, proficiency with surveying instruments and software, strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, and a valid driver’s license with willingness to travel. The role requires extensive physical stamina, including standing up to 10 hours, lifting 50 lb, walking up to 5 miles, traversing challenging terrain, and working in extreme temperatures.

• Possess minimum three years of land‑surveying experience and proficiency with surveying software.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Hold a valid driver’s license, be willing to travel to job sites, and communicate effectively in English.
• Meet physical demands: stand up to 10+ hours, lift ~50 lb, walk up to 5 miles, traverse varied terrain, work in extreme temperatures, and drive up to 500 miles per day.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance