Field Survey Crew Chief — Lead & Deliver Projects

Trilon; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

DRMP's Survey Department in Boca Raton, FL is hiring an experienced Crew Chief/Party Chief. You will lead field crews on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys for land development and commercial projects.

Responsibilities include training crew members, collecting field data with GPS/GNSS and robotic total stations, and coordinating with project managers. Strong leadership and safety compliance are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; surveying education preferred.
• Experience leading field survey crews for land development, retail, mixed-use and commercial projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to coordinate daily crew activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily activities of survey field crews, including assigning tasks, monitoring productivity, and providing guidance and performance feedback to crew members.
• Train and mentor field personnel on survey techniques, equipment operation, quality control procedures, and safety standards.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveying for land development, retail, mixed-use, and commercial projects.
• Collect accurate field data using conventional surveying methods, robotic total stations, data collectors, and GPS/GNSS equipment.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate survey equipment to complete property surveys, existing conditions surveys, utility locations, site development surveys, and construction layout.
• Establish horizontal and vertical control, recover property corners, set benchmarks, and perform detailed field measurements to support design and construction activities.
• Conduct construction staking for commercial developments, including site grading, utilities, roadways, stormwater systems, curb and gutter, foundations, and other site improvements.
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, and electronic survey files while ensuring collected data meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to support successful delivery of land development and construction projects.

Skills

Leadership

Field supervision

Communication

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma

Surveying education preferred

Tools

GPS/GNSS

Total Stations

Data Collectors

Job description

DRMP's Survey Department in Boca Raton, FL is hiring an experienced Crew Chief/Party Chief. You will lead field crews on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys for land development and commercial projects.

Responsibilities include training crew members, collecting field data with GPS/GNSS and robotic total stations, and coordinating with project managers. Strong leadership and safety compliance are essential for success in this role.