Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief
Oversee daily land survey crew operations, plan data acquisition, and manage field work.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Geomatics Crew Chief leads the daily field operations of a land-survey crew, planning the most efficient data-acquisition strategies for projects ranging from primary control to construction layout and as-built surveys. The role involves documenting work, communicating progress with the Project Surveyor and technicians, and maintaining professional interaction with clients and land owners. Additional duties include interpreting construction drawings, preparing daily reports and timesheets, and maintaining survey vehicles and equipment. • Oversee daily field operations of a land-survey crew. • Develop efficient data-acquisition plans for surveys ranging from primary control to as-built layouts. • Document work performed and create sketches. • Communicate daily project schedule and progress with the Project Surveyor and technicians. • Interact professionally with client representatives and land owners. • Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and survey tolerances. • Prepare daily reports, timesheets, and required paperwork. • Maintain survey vehicles and field equipment. • Participate in a 401(k) plan with 100 % employer match up to 5 %. • Utilize Employee Assistance Program and career-pathing resources.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸field ops
- ▸data acquisition
- ▸drawing interpretation
- ▸report prep
- ▸client interaction
- ▸equipment maintenance
What You Bring
Ideal candidates bring at least five years of industry experience, preferably with prior crew-chief responsibilities, and are proficient with total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, and tablet PCs. Strong computer, technical, and communication skills, a solid work ethic, and a team-player attitude are essential, as is the ability to travel for extended periods, work in all-weather conditions, walk long distances, and lift up to 80 lb. A valid driver’s license, clean background check, and drug screening clearance are required. • Possess 5+ years of industry experience, with crew-chief experience preferred. • Operate total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, and tablet PCs; Trimble equipment experience preferred. • Demonstrate strong computer, technical, and communication skills. • Exhibit a solid work ethic, team-player attitude, and proven work history. • Able to travel for extended periods and work in all-weather climates. • Capable of walking long distances over varied terrain and carrying up to 80 lb. • Hold a valid driver’s license and pass background and drug screenings.
Requirements
- ▸5+ years
- ▸crew chief
- ▸total stations
- ▸,gnss,trimble,
- ▸driver's license
Benefits
SAM offers a hybrid work schedule for office roles, comprehensive company-paid medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance, and generous paid time off that accrues immediately. The 401(k) plan features a 100 % employer match up to 5 %, while paid continuing-education courses and tuition reimbursement support career growth. Additional perks include an Employee Assistance Program, career-pathing opportunities, in-house training, free snacks and themed events, and a corporate social-responsibility program that encourages community volunteering. Our entrepreneurial culture has earned SAM recognition as a Top Workplace for eleven consecutive years, and we invest heavily in employee development through mentorship and specialized training. SAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program. • Benefit from hybrid work schedules for office positions. • Receive company-paid medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (with HSA/FSA options). • Enjoy generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, parental leave) with immediate accrual. • Access paid continuing-education courses and tuition reimbursement. • Attend specialized in-house training programs and enjoy free snacks and themed employee events.
Work Environment
Field