Survey Party/Crew Chief

About the Company

SOCOTEC provides niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, focusing on high‑performance buildings and specialty structures. The firm offers solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC is certified as a Great Place to Work by Great Place to Work®.

Responsibilities

• Lead the field survey crew, ensuring organization, efficiency, and accuracy of work and data.
• Oversee development and execution of construction, right‑of‑way, control, topographic, and other related survey duties.
• Collaborate with stakeholders—including local officials, engineers, contractors, and supervisors—during project planning.
• Determine appropriate surveying techniques for each project.
• Work with utility companies to ensure surveys are properly executed for public streets/easements.
• Gather survey data using GPS and other surveying tools to map areas and measure angles, distances, and elevations.
• Analyze plans, plats, and legal documents to plan and schedule work.
• Define boundaries for property and rights of way.
• Draft reports, descriptions, and other documentation for all surveys performed.
• Ensure final maps provide a comprehensive and accurate description of the field survey.
• Ensure crew members meet standards and complete assigned tasks on time.
• Complete any surveying tasks that crew members are unable to finish.
• Accurately complete administrative forms and reports promptly.
• Adhere to all rules, regulations, and procedures, including those required to maintain licenses, certifications, and registrations.
• Attend meetings requested by the supervisor and communicate effectively.
• Carry out job functions with or without supervision, applying common‑sense instructions.
• Perform duties without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of self or others.
• Execute written and verbal job‑related instructions efficiently.
• Exercise courtesy and tact when dealing with others.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality standards.
• Maintain quality and quantity work standards.
• Maintain appropriate behavior in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity protocols.
• Read labels and written instructions, typically in English.
• Request assistance when appropriate, including safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, machines, and vehicles.
• Respond to inquiries and/or complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Safely perform all job functions.
• Understand and comply with safety, personnel, and other policies and procedures.
• Work effectively and harmoniously in a culturally and ethnically diverse workforce.
• Coordinate work with others and operate under pressure associated with this position.
• Apply supervisory principles to analyze and resolve problems.
• Appropriately use budgeted funds, personnel, equipment, materials, facilities, and time.
• Effectively give instructions, train, and educate crew members.
• Provide leadership, direction, and positive motivation.
• Set realistic goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of experience or training in surveying, providing considerable knowledge of the field.
• Ability to safely use and operate equipment typically associated with this position within thirty (30) days.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full‑Time
• For more information, visit www.socotec.us.