Lead Field Surveyor | ALTA, GNSS & AutoCAD Pro

Becker Morgan Group; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation & Bonus

Insurance package

FSA options

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education budget & memberships

Career advancement

Wellness programs

Community & events

Job summary

Becker Morgan Group is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field crews in a range of land surveying tasks. You will ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and transfer, while upholding project specs and safety standards.

You will act as the primary field representative, providing direction, equipment oversight, and quality control. The role includes field data collection, data transfer, and preparation of survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, plats, and related documents.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a field crew.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability to site conditions.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Total Station and GNSS/RTK equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages field survey crews across diverse tasks.
• Performs ALTA, boundary, route, topo, and control surveys; reads plats/deeds.
• Collects data in the field and performs calculations from established procedures.
• Maintains accurate field notes and serves as on-site liaison for project stakeholders.
• Operates and maintains survey instruments including RTK, GPS/GNSS, levels, data collectors.
• Ensures safety, equipment upkeep, and data transfer to project files.
• Assists in creating survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Reviews survey procedures and deliverables for quality and efficiency.
• Mentors survey crew members and suggests process improvements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Plan reading

Crew leadership

Problem solving

Task management

Communication

Team player

Safety practices

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Total Station / GNSS

Education

High school diploma

Degree in Surveying or related field

Equivalent surveying field experience considered

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS/GNSS equipment

Total Station

Data collectors

Levels

Job description

Becker Morgan Group is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field crews in a range of land surveying tasks. You will ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and transfer, while upholding project specs and safety standards.

You will act as the primary field representative, providing direction, equipment oversight, and quality control. The role includes field data collection, data transfer, and preparation of survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.