Crew Chief - Survey

DCCM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & vision plans

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DCCM is seeking a Crew Chief to supervise field survey operations across various sites in Texas. You will oversee field crews, ensure QA/QC, and support engineering design duties. Your data processing skills will backfieldwork and daily crew leadership.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of survey crew chief experience, a valid driver's license, and proficiency with TXDOT standards. Strong communication and project-management capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leads the Company’s field survey team in the field and supervises additional staff members assisting in survey assignments.
• Performs 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

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.

Job Type

Full-time

Role Overview

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