Field Survey Crew Lead – Travel-Ready & Impactful

Westwood-Professional-Services; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a full-time Survey Crew Chief to lead a field survey team, collect data to support design activities, and provide boundary surveys, sketches, and layouts for construction projects.

This role requires extensive travel, strong leadership, and reliable communication with office staff and clients. Proficiency with GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors, plus the ability to mentor crew members, is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a survey crew in field projects.
• Proficient with GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Ability to train and mentor junior crew members.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead field surveys for boundary location, ALTA, and topography.
• Prepare sketches and layout for construction.
• Coordinate with office staff and clients.
• Ensure safety and equipment maintenance policies.
• Transfer data between devices and project folders.

Skills

Survey leadership

Field data collection

GPS

Total Station

Boundary surveying

Construction staking

Data transfer

Safety compliance

OSHA 10

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surveying or related field

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Scanners

Data Collectors

Office software

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a full-time Survey Crew Chief to lead a field survey team, collect data to support design activities, and provide boundary surveys, sketches, and layouts for construction projects.

This role requires extensive travel, strong leadership, and reliable communication with office staff and clients. Proficiency with GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors, plus the ability to mentor crew members, is essential.