Field Survey Crew Chief

Cripe; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cripe in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Field Survey Crew Chief to lead daily on-site land surveying operations, supervise field technicians, and operate advanced measurement equipment. You will map boundaries, topography, and construction sites, ensure data integrity, and maintain precise field records connecting field teams with office project managers.

Responsibilities include training staff, coordinating with project managers, interfacing with clients and contractors on site, and enforcing safety

Qualifications

• Record clear field notes, sketches, and manage digital data export/import workflows.
• Train, mentor, and supervise assistant chainmen or survey technicians.
• Coordinate schedules with project managers and interface professionally with clients and contractors on site.
• Enforce safety protocols, use proper PPE, and maintain company vehicles and gear.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily on-site land surveying operations and manage field technicians.
• Operate advanced measurement equipment to map boundaries, topography, and construction sites.
• Ensure data integrity and maintain precise field records.
• Act as primary link between field team and office project managers.

Skills

Data quality

Team leadership

Communication

Safety & PPE

Job description

The Field Survey Crew Chief leads daily on-site land surveying operations, manages field technicians, and operates advanced measurement equipment to map boundaries, topography, and construction sites. They ensure data integrity, maintain precise field records, and act as the primary link between the field team and office project managers.

• Data Quality: Record clear field notes, sketches, and manage digital data export/import workflows.

Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and supervise assistant chainmen or survey technicians.

Communication: Coordinate schedules with project managers and interface professionally with clients and contractors on site.

Safety & Maintenance: Enforce safety protocols, use proper PPE, and maintain company vehicles and gear.