Survey Crew Chief

About the role

The Survey Crew Chief position is available at Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., a privately owned, employee-owned civil contracting firm based in Jacksonville, FL. We specialize in site development, underground utilities, roadway, and water/wastewater treatment plant construction throughout the Southeast.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily operations of the survey crew under the direction of the Survey Manager.
• Supervise instrument and rod personnel to ensure efficient, accurate workflow.
• Manage survey equipment, materials, and resource allocation for assigned work.
• Cookordination with foremen and superintendents to support production and field requirements.
• Perform and oversee layout, finish grade work, as-builts, utilities, and field computations.
• Interpret construction plans, drawings, control points, and elevations with accuracy.
• Maintain cost awareness and use resources efficiently to support project schedules.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and ready for daily field operations.
• Create and maintain accurate short-term work schedules — staying at least one week ahead.
• Minimize downtime by preparing alternate work plans in advance.
• Communicate frequently with the Survey Manager and field leadership regarding priorities and progress.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of civil construction principles and field layout procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, profiles, and specifications with precision.
• Competent Person and Confined Space training preferred (or ability to obtain).
• Proficiency with basic math and survey-related calculations.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, squat, and lift up to 80 lbs.
• Comfortable working inside and outside trenches in all weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation to and from jobsites.

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and committed to safety.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Demonstrates initiative, pride in work quality, and attention to detail.
• Values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

• Strong leadership and technical skills.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.
• Physical stamina and adaptability to various work environments.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and accident coverage. We also provide a 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 4%, paid holidays and PTO, ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities, and an Employee-Owned (ESOP) model where every team member has an ownership stake in our success.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible but typically require a mix of day, evening, and weekend work depending on project needs.