Land Survey - Crew Chief

Bl Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

ESOP

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking an experienced Crew Chief in Charlotte, NC. The role oversees field operations, ensures project specifications and safety standards are met, and utilizes Leica surveying equipment and Carlson GPS for data collection.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in land surveying, proficiency with Leica tools, strong problem‑solving skills, and a valid driver’s license with willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in land surveying.
• Proficiency with Leica equipment and Carlson software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise one or more field survey team members.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, construction layout and as‑built surveys.
• Collect, process and verify field data for accuracy.
• Prepare field notes, sketches and daily photos for projects.
• Establish horizontal and vertical control networks.
• Ensure survey work complies with standards and state requirements.
• Maintain survey equipment and calibration as required.
• Mentor junior staff and monitor crew productivity.

Skills

Field surveying

Leica equipment

Carlson GPS

Data collection software

Problem solving

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Tools

Carlson GPS

Carlson data collection

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Charlotte Office - Charlotte, NC 28277

Our growth offers an opportunity for an experienced Crew Chief to join our team. The selected candidates must have a minimum of 4+ years of progressive experience performing boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title surveys, construction layout and as‑built surveys. Position will oversee daily field operations, ensure adherence to project specifications, safety standards and will utilize Leica surveying equipment, Carlson GPS and Carlson data collection software.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise one or more field survey team members
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, construction layout and as‑built surveys
• Collect, process and verify field data to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare field notes, sketches and daily photos for project
• Establish horizontal and vertical control networks
• Ensure all survey work complies with company standards, project requirements and state surveying requirements
• Maintain survey equipment in proper working condition and calibration as required
• Monitor crew productivity and provide training and mentoring to junior staff

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in land surveying
• Proficiency operating Leica equipment, Carlson GPS and data collection software
• Thorough understanding of surveying principles, coordinate systems, field procedures and construction staking
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
• Ability to travel to project sites as required

Benefits

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to NewYears paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. BL is an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.