Crew Chief I - Surveying

McAdams; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service engineering firm in North Carolina is seeking an experienced field survey crew manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing field operations, preparing field notes, and ensuring project objectives are met on time and within budget. Must have at least 5 years of field survey work experience and knowledge of TDS Software, Trimble Robotics, and GPS equipment. A valid driver's license is required, and candidates must pass background checks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in survey fieldwork is required.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license.
• Candidates will need to pass a motor vehicle records check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Operate a field survey crew.
• Prepare and manage field notes and data files.
• Organize equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain good client relations.

Skills

Field survey work experience

Knowledge of TDS Software

Trimble Robotics

GPS equipment

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Tools

GPS equipment

CAD

Job description

Overview

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Purpose

Responsible for operations of a field survey crew including managing and mentoring Instrument Operators. Prepare and manage field notes and field data files and return them to office support staff daily.

Essential Functions + Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation of a field survey crew
• Demonstrate an ability to prepare proper field notes and manage field data files in a manner that they can be easily interpreted and cyphered by office support staff
• Turns in notes and field files daily
• Organize and maintain all equipment and vehicles
• Maintain good client relations to foster and perpetuate long-term relationships
• Manage and mentor field personnel to ensure that project objectives are met under budget and in a timely manner
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in survey field work
• Knowledge of TDS Software, Trimble Robotics, GPS equipment
• Punctual and dependable
• Hardworking and detail-oriented
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license
• Candidates will have to successfully pass a motor vehicle records check, drug test, and functional assessment

Preferences

• 5+ years of experience as a Crew Chief in Construction Staking and/or Surveying preferred
• CAD experience preferred

Equal Opportunity

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other legally protected status.

Application Support

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or [e-mail].

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