Survey Crew Chief

About the role

ROWE Professional Services Company is an employee-owned, full-service professional consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, surveying, aerial photography/mapping, LiDAR, landscape architecture, planning, and land development. We are seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our proactive team of ethical, talented, passionate professionals and leaders at our Farmington Hills, MI office.

The Survey Crew Chief is responsible for researching previous survey evidence maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data for determining precise location and measurements of point elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, map making, land division, titles, and/or other purposes. This position will play a key role in growing our Survey team.

Responsibilities

• Extensive fieldwork in all weather conditions and varying types of physical environments.
• Determining methods and procedures for establishing/reestablishing survey control.
• Keeping accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
• Operating GPS and Robotic Total Stations.
• Managing project field tasks and team members.
• Maintaining equipment and survey vehicle.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with a strong aptitude for math.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing survey field work.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, robotic instruments, and GPS, preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical/judgment capabilities, and ability to work independently or on a team.

We are seeking forward-thinking, safety-conscious, and energetic individuals who are excited to work on both small-scale and large-scale projects.

Benefits

• Overtime pay at time and a half.
• BCBS medical insurance options with industry-low co-shares.
• Dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance plan.
• A generous PTO program and paid holidays.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with 4% company match, auto-enroll and target-based funds.

ROWE is dedicated to providing a collaborative workspace, rewarding projects, and a business culture that is reputable, ethically minded, and growth-driven. With offices in multiple locations across Michigan and South Carolina, we offer ample opportunity for career growth.