Field Survey Crew Lead - Boundary & Topography

Audubon Companies, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon seeks a Land Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews performing boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and utilities surveys across site projects. You will set up equipment, verify control, collect field notes, and ensure work meets safety and quality standards on every job site.

You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, clients, and contractors, train crew members, and maintain data integrity from field to office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of land surveying field experience.
• Prior experience leading a survey crew preferred.
• Proficiency with GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, levels, and survey software.
• Ability to read and interpret survey plans, construction drawings, plats, deeds, maps, and legal descriptions.
• Strong understanding of survey methods, field procedures, construction staking, and control networks.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a field survey crew on assigned projects.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction staking, as-built, control, route, right-of-way, utility, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Set up, operate, and maintain survey instruments, including total stations, robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, data collectors, levels, and related equipment.
• Establish and verify horizontal and vertical control points.
• Collect accurate field data, measurements, notes, sketches, photos, and supporting documentation.
• Perform construction layout and staking for buildings, roads, utilities, grading, foundations, and other site improvements.
• Locate property corners, easements, rights-of-way, utilities, structures, and natural features.
• Direct the daily activities of survey crew members.
• Assign tasks, provide training, and ensure crew members understand project requirements.
• Monitor field productivity and quality of work.
• Promote safe work practices and enforce company safety policies.
• Communicate expectations clearly and maintain a professional field environment.
• Review field data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submitting to office staff.
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, point descriptions, and daily reports.

Skills

Field leadership

Survey accuracy

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Reading plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS/GNSS

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

Survey software

Trimble/Leica/Topcon equipment

Job description

Audubon seeks a Land Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews performing boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and utilities surveys across site projects. You will set up equipment, verify control, collect field notes, and ensure work meets safety and quality standards on every job site.

You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, clients, and contractors, train crew members, and maintain data integrity from field to office.