Crew Chief - Survey

DCCM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three medical plan options

Dental & vision plans

Company-paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

DCCM is seeking a dedicated Crew Chief for its Survey team in Houston, TX. You will oversee field operations, ensure QA/QC, and assist with engineering design duties.

Bring 5–10 years of survey leadership, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Leica GPS systems. Responsibilities include supervising staff on site, performing diverse surveys for public and private clients, and ensuring timely, accurate data processing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of survey crew chief experience including land boundary and topographic surveying.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Proficient with TXDOT Standards/Code lists and other survey requirements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills and project management ability.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

Responsibilities

• Leads the field survey team in the field and supervises staff on survey tasks.
• Performs ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Route, Topographic, Construction Staking, and Transportation surveys for public and private clients.
• Performs complex surveying calculations using calculator, laptop, and software.
• Adheres to QA/QC procedures and notetaking.
• Follows work orders from project managers.
• Proficient with Leica GPS and Robotic Total Stations.
• Drives company vehicle to and from worksites.
• Reviews and organizes project information and electronic files.
• Completes tasks timely and maintains company standards in field procedures.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Project organization

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Leica GPS

Robotic Total Stations

Job description

Description

Are you interested in a career in the fun, exciting, yet stable field of professional survey? DCCM takes pride in our exceptional staff and considers our team critical to the company’s success. Providing professionals with the tools and training they need to achieve excellence in their career is key to employee engagement and productivity. Our goal is to foster a work environment that attracts top talent, inspires innovation, and renders excellence in service to our clients.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Crew Chief to join our Survey team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing survey operations at various sites, ensuring quality checks, and assisting with engineering design duties. Your expertise in data processing and analysis will be essential in supporting fieldwork and leading the survey crew.

What you will do:

• Leads the Company’s field survey team in the field and supervises additional staff members assisting in survey assignments.
• Performs the following types of surveys: ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Route Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Construction Staking and Transportation projects for both public and private clients.
• Performs complex surveying calculations using engineering calculator, laptop computer, and coordinate geometry software.
• Adheres to QA/QC procedures and notetaking.
• Follows work orders from project managers.
• Proficiency with Leica GPS and Robotic Total Stations.
• Drives Company vehicle to and from worksites.
• Reviews and follows project scope, keeping all project information and electronic files well organized.
• Completes all assigned tasks in a timely fashion, be diligent in field procedures and always maintain company standards.

Who you are:

You are a leader who is flexible and adaptable with excellent project organizational skills. You have good problem-solving ability and use critical thinking and data while leveraging your technical skills to do so. You have above average communication skills both oral and in writing resulting in providing excellent customer service. Safety is in your DNA, and you follow all protocols consistently.

What you bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent in education and experience.
• 5-10 years of survey crew chief experience including land boundary and topographic surveying.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficient with TXDOT Standards/Code lists and other survey requirements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

The things about us you will appreciate!

• Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following:
• Three medical plan options (2 PPOs and a HDHP)
• Dental & vision plans
• Company-paid group life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible and Dependent care spending accounts
• Additional Supplemental plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which starts accruing upon hire
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Alternative Work Schedules