Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support working independently but under limited direction of Staff Surveyors, Project Surveyors, Regional Survey Manager or Geospatial Director
• Directs the field survey activities for small and large projects under minimal supervision of a senior staff member
• Adheres to established company policies, follows all Geospatial Service Line procedures, and assures the crew follows standard procedures
• Performs field survey activities in accordance with standards set by the company, state statutes, and the surveying industry best practices
• Discusses job assignments with clients, contractors, and other external sources
• Organizes job files for data storage, field notes, reports, and drawings
• Performs trigonometry, geometry, algebra, coordinate geometry and various surveying computations
• Operates and has knowledge of GNSS and robotic total station functions and capabilities
• Has good understanding of leveling practices, allowable closures, loop constraints, balancing and best industry practices
• Affirms crew adheres to procedures in the safety manual and uses all personal safety equipment provided
• Plans daily activities considering possible multiple project schedules to ensure efficient completion of the work
• Maintains assigned vehicle and survey equipment to ensure everything is kept neat, clean and in top working condition
• Communicates with the entire crew and office staff about all aspects of the project and progress
• Works without direct day-to-day supervision and makes technical and supervisory decisions for projects assigned within specified limits of authority
• Prepares daily timesheets, data logs, topographic and staking reports, and manages field change orders
• Provides input to Supervisor and Service Line Director for the formal performance evaluation of crew members under responsible charge
• Able to work independently, when appropriate using robotic instruments and GNSS
• Participates in Geospatial Service Line and/or crew training
• Able to perform physically demanding work in all types of weather

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Survey Technician Level II or III (CST III)
• Advanced knowledge of the Crew Chief role
• Strong communication skills, works well with staff and clients
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in all types of weather
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years experience working as a crew chief/party chief
• Associates degree or Engineering/Surveying related college courses a plus