Field Crew Chief

Description

• Lead and manage survey crew in conducting complex field surveys, including boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Reconnaissance, setting, establishment, and management of 2D and 3D high accuracy control marks across project sites, interior and exterior to buildings.
• Process daily files with software packages such as Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD, Global Mapper, and Bentley Microstation to ensure task completion.
• Monitor project progress, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to maintain timelines and budget constraints will ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with team leaders, project managers, and clients to ensure survey work meets project objectives and client expectations.
• Obtain necessary project safety certifications. Enforce and promote strict safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all crew members.
• Prepare comprehensive field notes, sketches, and detailed survey reports to document survey activities.
• Operate and maintain advanced survey instruments such as total stations, 3D laser scanning systems, GNSS equipment, levels, and data collectors, ensuring equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly.

Requirements

• Frequent reaching with hands and arms, bending, and climbing/balancing.
• Licensing: Must have valid driver’s license and pass a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. Must maintain satisfactory driving record, as required by our insurance company.
• Eligibility: Must successfully pass pre-employment background and drug screening. Periodic drug testing may be required per company policy
• OSHA-10 certification, OSHA-30 preferred
• Project & Client Management Skills: Comprehension in balancing schedules, budgets, and communications with Project Manager and clients in the field.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex survey data, maps, and construction plans.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide and develop survey team.
• Proficiency using advanced surveying, scanning, and modeling software (e.g.: Register 360, STAR*NET, NavVis, Cyclone, REVIT, Terrascan, etc.)
• Good physical condition and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Flexibility: Ability to change tactics and direction when needed to solve problems.
• Technology: Proficiency with total stations, digital levels, 3D laser scanning systems (fixed or wearable), smart phone/tablet devices, and data collectors.
• Capability to observe and document construction activities.
• Ability to travel as needed to corporate locations worldwide.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• 7+ years related experience. Experience in building construction, manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Software Proficiency: Computer skills and ability to perform data transfer, operate surveying data processing software, and CAD/GIS applications (e.g.: Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD Civil 3D suite and add-ons, and Microsoft Office suite).
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field, preferred.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all survey products.
• Comprehensive understanding of survey principles, methods, and industry practices.
• Proficient in survey-related mathematical concepts (proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, slope, elevations, etc.).
• Experience: Proven work experience conducting high accuracy control and 3D laser scanning of building or vertical infrastructure, or in a similar role.

Benefits

• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance