Crew Chief II

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations and ensure survey tasks are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements and McAdams’s standards
• Follow company standards and guidelines for surveying and / or construction staking
• Perform and oversee a wide range of surveys, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction staking, and specialized geomatics work
• Independently read, interpret, and apply complex construction plans—such as grading, drainage, sewer, and roadway profiles—to ensure accurate layout and data collection
• Provide technical guidance to other Geomatics team members
• Responsible for all assigned survey equipment. Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and cared for
• Inform group manager when instrument calibrations are needed to ensure continual accuracy in work
• Identify, analyze, and resolve potential plan, computation, or constructability issues proactively
• Communicate respectfully with clients or project neighbors to ensure a positive company image
• Maintain a safe work environment for all crew members, assist with executing JHA's, participate with pre and post job briefs, speak up when potential hazards or unsafe work conditions are identified
• Maintain assigned work vehicle. Ensure regular vehicle maintenance is being performed
• Plan and organize field work to optimize crew efficiency, accuracy, and resource utilization
• Supervise and mentor survey crew members and Junior Crew Chiefs, fostering technical growth, accountability, and teamwork
• Provide clear and concise direction to crews, ensuring understanding of daily objectives and safety protocols
• Ensure field data is recorded accurately, organized efficiently, and delivered in a format consistent with McAdams’s standards
• Support field staff development through on-the-job training and performance feedback
• Lead by example in demonstrating professionalism, safety, and adherence to company values
• Act as the primary field representative for the company, maintaining positive and professional relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Communicate proactively with Project Managers and Geomatics leadership regarding project progress, challenges, and resource needs
• Address and defuse contentious situations on-site with professionalism and diplomacy
• Ensure crew compliance with all safety standards, policies, and procedures

Skills + Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Demonstrate core competencies of the Crew Chief I position
• Knowledge of TDS Software, Trimble Robotics, GPS equipment, Carlson Software, and Leica Robotics
• Punctual and dependable
• Hardworking and detail-oriented
• Successful completion of a functional assessment
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Successfully pass a motor vehicle record check, drug test, and functional assessment

Work Environment + Physical Demands

• Work will primarily be outside with varying environmental conditions
• Work will involve long-term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards encountered while maneuvering through project sites
• Work will also include working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to stand up or walk between 8-12 hours a day
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk
• Weekend and overtime and/or overnight work and travel may be required