Lead Field Survey Crew Chief | Boundaries & Topography

NV5, Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

NV5, Inc. seeks a Survey Crew Chief for its Cary, NC office. You will lead field crews, train staff, and ensure accurate data collection for land surveying projects.

The role requires 5+ years of land surveying, a strong grasp of boundary and topographic mapping, and proficiency with total stations, GPS, and surveying software. You will manage field operations, data processing, and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of land surveying experience.
• Minimum 2 years party chief experience.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining surveying equipment and software.
• Strong knowledge of boundary determination and topographic mapping.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a survey team in the field, ensuring efficient and accurate data collection.
• Assign tasks to team members, provide guidance, and oversee their work.
• Determine most efficient plan of action for data acquisition, beginning with the primary control through any other potential Survey tasks.
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment, including total stations, digital levels, GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Research and review land records, legal documents, and historical survey data to determine property boundaries.
• Establish boundary markers and reference points using high accuracy surveying techniques.
• Conduct traverses and level loops to establish primary and secondary control.
• Maintain notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work.
• Communicate progress to Project Surveyors and CAD technicians; ensure safety protocols.
• Maintain NV5 company truck and equipment.
• Transfer collected field data to computer systems for analysis and reporting.
• Maintain and calibrate surveying equipment; troubleshoot repairs as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements.

Skills

Surveying experience

Leadership

Technical proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's in surveying/geomatics

Tools

Total stations

GPS receivers

Data collectors

Surveying software

Job description

NV5, Inc. seeks a Survey Crew Chief for its Cary, NC office. You will lead field crews, train staff, and ensure accurate data collection for land surveying projects.

The role requires 5+ years of land surveying, a strong grasp of boundary and topographic mapping, and proficiency with total stations, GPS, and surveying software. You will manage field operations, data processing, and safety.