Survey Crew Chief

About the role

OHM Advisors is a Community Advancement firm with a diverse 800+ team working across architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. The Survey Crew Chief is the foundation of the survey team, providing technical expertise with survey equipment, software, standards, and data reporting. This role requires a responsible, technology‑savvy technician who can lead field crews and stay current with industry advancements.

Responsibilities

• Work with Professional Surveyors to establish project plans, objectives, timeframes, budgets, staffing, and schedules.
• Direct Survey Crew members by assigning responsibilities and overseeing all work, including checking calculations and notes.
• Understand project scope and convey requirements to the Survey Crew.
• Oversee survey work to ensure safe work environments, complying with company and site‑specific health and safety plans (e.g., PPE, First Aid, CPR certification).
• Provide technical expertise in topographic, construction, and boundary surveying techniques.
• Provide input on surveying and construction‑related issues, procedures, practices, protocols, and methods.
• Ensure crew performance and provide leadership, including training, supervising, coaching, and mentoring crew members and less‑experienced crew chiefs.
• Use assigned resources to meet timelines, schedules, budgets, and profit objectives.
• Review quality control and quality assurance procedures as necessary.
• Perform survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as‑built surveys, boundary surveys, profile, and cross‑section surveys.
• Calculate parcel and lot line locations and easement lines using taxation or title information.
• Prepare easement and right‑of‑way descriptions and documents, including drawings when required.
• Process field data and review data from other crews.
• Perform physical tasks such as carrying and maneuvering up to 50 lb, line clearing, pounding stakes, setting monuments, and locating critical underground objects.
• Record field notes legibly and accurately while following company standards and operating guidelines.
• Share project information and field observations pertinent to the project.
• Work primarily in the field and in the office when required.
• Understand state and local regulations regarding surveying standards and practices.
• Effectively communicate information to staff and leadership.
• Check accuracy of completed work and collaborate with the supervisor to ensure compliance with the QA/QC program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of land surveying experience.
• Experience with all types of surveying equipment and procedures.
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• Strong aptitude for mathematics, especially trigonometry and geometry.
• Familiarity with DOT survey standards (preferred).
• Proven ability to manage people and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Physical ability to work indoor and outdoor in various temperatures and weather conditions, including lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, kneeling, crawling, walking, sitting, and standing; ability to carry up to 50 lb.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, MicroStation V8, and GEOPAK.

Benefits

• BCBSM Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company profit sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & certification expense reimbursement
• Volunteer service leave
• 100% employer‑paid life insurance
• Short & long‑term disability options
• Career advancement & enrichment programs (Voluntary Wellness Program, OHM Grad School, OHM University)