Lead Field Survey Crew Chief for Transportation Projects

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join the Survey Geospatial Team. You will oversee day-to-day field activities supporting critical transportation projects, ensuring accuracy and strong team coordination.

This role demands leadership, practical problem‑solving, and a hands-on approach in outdoor environments. You will guide field crews, review plans, and ensure safe, efficient operations while fostering collaboration with engineers and project teams across Norwell, MA;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree and/or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of surveying practices, field procedures, and industry standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills; represent the firm professionally.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment over uneven terrain and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to travel short-term.
• NSPS CST Level II certification preferred; LSIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead field crew members through daily survey assignments, ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑coordinated field operations.
• Perform record research, construction stakeout, boundary, topographic, transportation, and utility surveys using total stations, data collectors, and GPS.
• Review legal documents, plans, and project materials to plan and execute surveying projects and set task goals.
• Create and verify field sketches and field computations related to traversing, map interpretation, and layout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join the Survey Geospatial Team. You will oversee day-to-day field activities supporting critical transportation projects, ensuring accuracy and strong team coordination.

This role demands leadership, practical problem‑solving, and a hands-on approach in outdoor environments. You will guide field crews, review plans, and ensure safe, efficient operations while fostering collaboration with engineers and project teams across Norwell, MA;