Field Survey Crew Chief: Lead Field Operations

Blew-; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

95% health benefits including Medical

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Short-Term Disability paid

Life Insurance

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Paid vacations

Paid parental leave

Per diem for overnight stays

Overtime incentives

Year-end bonuses

Boots/work attire apparel

Company Truck

Company Paid Cell Phone

Company Equipment

Job summary

Blew & Associates, P.A. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to oversee field survey activities and ensure the quality of deliverables for projects nationwide.

You will collect data for ALTA, boundary, construction staking and topographic surveys, check raw field data, perform calculations, and coordinate with project managers. The role requires travel regionally and nationally, and the ability to work in all weather.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Strong understanding of surveying concepts and practices.
• Proficient in use of survey equipment such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Part 107 license is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Carlson AutoCAD is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Collect data to ensure project completion, including ALTA, boundary, construction staking, and topographic surveys.
• Check and reduce raw field data, perform calculations, and download/file survey data.
• Perform project research as needed.
• Follow instructions and work orders from project managers.
• Communicate daily with Field Project Manager to track field schedule and report delays or ahead of schedule.

Skills

Surveying concepts

Survey equipment operation

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Carlson AutoCAD familiarity

Part 107 license preferred

Tools

Carlson AutoCAD

Job description

Blew & Associates, P.A. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to oversee field survey activities and ensure the quality of deliverables for projects nationwide.

You will collect data for ALTA, boundary, construction staking and topographic surveys, check raw field data, perform calculations, and coordinate with project managers. The role requires travel regionally and nationally, and the ability to work in all weather.