Civil Construction Survey Crew Chief

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Nashville seeks a Civil Construction Survey Crew Chief to lead a field crew, plan data capture, and ensure survey quality. You will supervise daily operations, interpret plans, and maintain equipment across projects.

The role requires extensive field work, travel up to 80–90% of the year, and a strong background in civil construction layouts using Trimble gear and GNSS systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience; crew chief experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil construction layout for multi-story projects.
• Experience operating Trimble equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round and travel 80-90%.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a land survey crew for daily field operations.
• Plan data acquisition for surveys from control to construction layout.
• Read construction drawings and understand project tolerances.
• Communicate with project managers, engineers, and technicians daily.
• Maintain equipment and prepare daily reports and time sheets.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Travel region 80-90% of the year for 1–2 week trips.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer skills

Mathematical skills

Team player

Tools

Trimble equipment

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

3D laser scanners

Level instruments

Tablet PCs

Data radios/modems

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Civil Construction Survey Crew Chief

US-TN-Nashville

Job ID: 26-8115

# of Openings: 1

Category: Survey

Nashville

Overview

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size.

SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence.

At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a land survey crew for the daily field operations of gathering data for various surveys including boundary, topographic, and construction layout
• Determine most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys ranging from primary control through construction layout and as-built surveys, as needed
• Read and interpret construction drawings/plans and understand all aspects of the land survey project specifications and tolerances
• Communicate daily with project managers, engineers, and technicians regarding land survey project schedule and work progress
• Interact professionally with client representatives and landowners
• Anticipate, prevent, and solve problems within authority
• Collect/interpret survey data and document accurate field notes, sketches, and communications
• Document all phases of land survey operations neatly and orderly
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork
• Maintain land surveying vehicle and field equipment
• Follow company safety procedures, policies, and practices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience; prior crew chief experience preferred
• Candidates should have a thorough understanding of civil construction layout to include vertical construction on multiple story commercial and industrial projects
• Competent operating robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, terrestrial 3D laser scanners, automatic and digital levels, tablet PCs
• Experience with Trimble equipment preferred
• Strong computer, technical, and mathematical skills
• Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal)
• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company MVR standards
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather conditions and environments and carry up to 80lbs
• Extensive travel throughout the region for 80-90% of year is required with typical trips lasting between 1-2 weeks.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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