Crew Chief

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC is hiring a Crew Chief in Austin, TX, to lead a land surveying crew on boundary, topographic and construction layout projects. The role demands interpreting plans, coordinating with project teams, and maintaining accurate field data and reports.

Travel may be required, and the candidate should be proficient with robotic total stations, GNSS, and Trimble equipment, while upholding safety and quality standards across field operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience; prior crew chief experience preferred.
• Valid, current driver’s license required.
• Experience operating surveying equipment (robotic total stations, GNSS, data radios/modems, laser scanners, levels).
• Experience with Trimble equipment preferred.
• Strong math, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a land survey crew for field operations including boundary, topographic, and construction layout.
• Determine data acquisition plans from control to as-built surveys.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and project specifications.
• Communicate with project managers, engineers, and technicians on schedule and progress.
• Interact professionally with clients and landowners.
• Travel as needed and stay out of town for work.
• Maintain field notes, sketches, and reports.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment; ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Crew supervision

Communication

Reading plans

Field procedure

Tools

Trimble equipment

GNSS receivers

Terrestrial 3D scanners

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Crew Chief

US-TX-Austin

Job ID: 26-7913

# of Openings: 3

Category: Survey
Austin

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


• Valid, current driver’s license required


• 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


• Able to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather conditions and environments and carry up to 80lbs


• Available to travel/stay out of town for work as needed

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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