Survey Crew Chief

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a survey team in the field, ensuring efficient and accurate data collection.
• Assign tasks to team members, provide guidance, and oversee their work.
• Determine the most efficient plan of action for data acquisition, from primary control through tasks such as topographic surveys, boundary surveys, right of way staking, and construction layout.
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment, including total stations, digital levels, GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Research and review land records, legal documents, and historical survey data to determine property boundaries.
• Establish boundary markers and reference points using high-accuracy surveying techniques.
• Conduct traverses and level loops using high-accuracy techniques and equipment to establish primary and secondary control.
• Maintain accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performance.
• Communicate daily with Project Surveyors and CAD technicians regarding project schedule and work progress.
• Ensure the surveying team follows safety protocols and practices in the field, including safe driving habits, proper use of equipment, site safety, and use of Personal Protection Equipment.
• Maintain NV5 company truck and equipment.
• Transfer collected field data to computer systems for further analysis and reporting.
• Maintain and calibrate surveying equipment to ensure accurate measurements.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Provide regular progress updates and communicate any issues encountered in the field.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of survey activities, measurements, and data.
• Prepare and preserve field notes and documentation.
• Ensure that survey data meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Perform quality control checks on collected data and survey documentation.
• Stay current with advancements in surveying technology and best practices.
• Pursue continuing education and training to maintain surveying certifications and licenses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• An associate's degree or bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field is a plus, or relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of land surveying experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of party chief experience.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining surveying equipment and software.
• Strong knowledge of surveying techniques, including boundary determination and topographic mapping.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.