Lead Field Survey Crew Chief

Trc Companies, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TRC, a global environmental and engineering firm, is seeking a Land Survey Crew Chief to join our Richmond, Virginia team. The role involves leading field surveys 95% outdoors, managing equipment, and ensuring accuracy and safety on diverse projects.

Candidates should have 7–10 years as Crew Leader/Party Chief, GPS and Robotic Total Station experience, a surveying license or LSIT, and a strong client-facing approach.

Qualifications

• Construction staking and data collection systems experience required.
• Ability to perform basic GPS operations.
• Proficient with Robotic Total Station.
• Be familiar with basic computer applications.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience as a Crew Leader/ Party Chief.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Requires knowledge of both survey technology and basic civil engineering concepts.
• Five or more years of experience as a Crew Leader/ Party Chief.
• Surveying license or LSIT.
• Strong experience performing complex surveying calculations.
• Experience with Trimble or similar software.
• Commercial construction experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication.
• Client Focus.
• Decision Making.
• Collaboration.
• Conflict Management.
• Managing Personal Performance.
• Building Relationships & Teamwork.
• Integrity & Ethics.
• Quality Service.
• Safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of survey equipment used on job site and assist with training others when practical.
• Prepare field sketches/drawings and high-quality field notes, including level notes, for each project in accordance with company and general survey standards.
• Assemble all instruments and measuring devices needed to complete various types of survey work assignments.
• Accurately run and adjust survey-measuring instruments including level, transit, theodolite, electronic measuring devices and total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities.
• Ensures that the proper equipment is loaded, and batteries charged for the next assignment.
• Performs mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and understanding plans and specifications.
• Understanding of basic sources of measurement errors.
• Knowledgeable of principals of construction staking and stake markings.
• Adhere to company safety policies along with use of supplied PPE.
• Provide positive client/public relations in the field.
• Accountable for completing assigned tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

GPS operations

Interpersonal skills

Survey calculations

Attention to detail

Communication

Decision making

Collaboration

Conflict management

Building relationships

Ethics

Quality service

Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surveying license or LSIT

Tools

Robotic Total Station

Trimble software

Job description

TRC, a global environmental and engineering firm, is seeking a Land Survey Crew Chief to join our Richmond, Virginia team. The role involves leading field surveys 95% outdoors, managing equipment, and ensuring accuracy and safety on diverse projects.

Candidates should have 7–10 years as Crew Leader/Party Chief, GPS and Robotic Total Station experience, a surveying license or LSIT, and a strong client-facing approach.