Project Coordinator / Survey Crew Chief

About the role

Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. (MRA) is seeking an experienced Survey Project Coordinator / Survey Crew Chief to join our Raleigh, North Carolina office. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveying professional who enjoys a combination of field and office responsibilities and is interested in continuing to grow toward a leadership role and eventual Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform a variety of field surveys, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction stakeout, and land development surveys
• Operate and maintain modern surveying equipment
• Cookordinate field activities, schedules, equipment, and personnel to support multiple projects
• Download, process, organize, and review field data for accuracy and completeness
• Perform deed research, boundary analysis, and property research
• Aid with survey calculations, map preparation, plats, and other survey deliverables
• Work closely with Professional Land Surveyors, engineers, project managers, and field staff to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior survey staff
• Communicate with clients, contractors, municipalities, and other project stakeholders as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience, including significant experience in the field
• Experience serving as a Survey Crew Chief, Party Chief, Survey Technician, or similar role
• A strong combination of field and office surveying experience is required
• Experience with boundary, topographic, construction, right-of-way, ALTA/NSPS, and/or land development surveys
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble S series and Trimble Access or similar surveying/drafting software
• Knowledge of deed research, boundary analysis, field data processing, and survey calculations
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with office and field teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Aceessory or bachelor's degree in Surveying, Surveying Engineering Technology, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT/SIT) certification or equivalent
• Actively working toward Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure
• Candidates who are close to obtaining their PLS license or are on a clear path toward licensure are especially encouraged to apply
• Interest in growing into a Survey Project Manager, Survey Department leadership, or Professional Land Surveyor role