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Survey Crew Chief

Labella Associates

The Role

Overview

Lead survey crews performing topographic, boundary, ALTA, LiDAR, and UAV surveys.

Key Responsibilities

  • survey tech
  • equipment maintenance
  • safety practices
  • team leadership
  • client relations
  • report preparation

Tasks

-Drive a passenger vehicle -Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying -Supervises, mentors and coaches jr. field staff -Wear personal protective safety gear most of the day -Prepare daily reports, time sheets and other required paperwork while maintaining a high level of organization and consideration to detail -Build client relationships -Operate advanced survey technology including GPS, Robotic Total Stations, digital and differential levels, UAV, high-definition scanners and data collections devices -Lead field team to achieve client & project objectives -Maintain land surveying equipment and vehicle, ensuring they are in good working condition -Communicate with the project team and client to understand the goals, challenges, schedule, budget, and expectations of a project

Requirements

  • total stations
  • gps
  • land surveyor
  • autocad
  • trimble
  • 5 years

What You Bring

-Competent operating total stations, GPS and Data Collectors. Proficiency with the Trimble and Carlson family of surveying equipment is a plus -Minimum five years' experience as a Survey Crew Chief with the ability to become a licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) and obtain future licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) -Prior experience as a crew chief required -Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills -Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment and independently -Ability to physically carry 30 to 60 pounds of equipment multiple times a day, occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds -Maintain a current driver's license in good standing and able to operate company owned vehicles -Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson and Inroads software is a plus -Ability to interpret design and construction plans -Ability to travel for up to a week at a time and work in all types of weather conditions. -Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces -Willingness to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions -Proficiently document each task performed, maintaining accurate records of project progress. -Willingness to work overtime as needed

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below. We offer the opportunity for involvement in a wide variety of surveying assignments for land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. This is a full-time land surveying position, performing field and office duties, including but not limited to: boundary, topographic, ALTA/ASCM land title, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/ drone surveys. This is a professional path position that provides the opportunity to earn a Professional Surveying License. Salary Range: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour -Profit Sharing -Tuition Reimbursement -Wellness Program -Flexible Work Schedule -Fitness Reimbursement -Short & Long Term Disability -Health/Dental Insurance -401k Plan with Employer Match -Paid Time Off -Team Building Events -Community Service Events -Leadership Development Program -Referral Bonus Program

The Company

About Labella Associates

-Began as a civil engineering shop in Rochester, NY and has grown into a full‑service design professional corporation. -Expanded across North America and Europe—serving Spain, the UK, Romania, Germany, India and more—while maintaining focus on public and private sector projects. -Remains strongly connected to civil engineering projects such as water treatment plants, highways, stormwater systems, and public facilities. -Provides expertise spanning architecture, MEP, landscape architecture, wetlands ecology, structural engineering, transportation, and grant administration. -Balances technical rigor with civic impact through projects like trails, parks, athletic fields, utility systems, renewable energy, and large‑scale municipal infrastructure. -Adopts a collaborative, comprehensive approach managing planning, design, permitting, inspection, and commissioning.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Energy

Infrastructure

Environmental

Land Development

Healthcare Facilities

Oil & Gas

Gas Distribution

Gas Transmission

Pipeline Design

Compressor and Pump Stations

Terminal and Storage Facilities

Transmission Pipelines

Station & Facility Design

Pipeline Integrity Services

Building Code Services

Commercial & Mixed-Use

Climate Solutions