Lead Field Surveyor: Boundaries, Layout & Data

Gdbgeospatial; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is seeking a seasoned Land Survey Crew Chief to supervise daily field operations, oversee boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys, and ensure data quality across projects nationwide.

You will plan data acquisition, read construction drawings, and coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients. Candidates need 5+ years of field experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience; prior crew chief experience preferred.
• Valid, current driver’s license required.
• Competent operating robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, terrestrial 3D laser scanners, automatic and digital levels, tablet PCs.
• Experience with Trimble equipment preferred.
• Strong computer, technical, and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal).
• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude.
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather conditions and environments and carry up to 80lbs.
• Available to travel/stay out of town for work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a land survey crew for daily field operations of gathering data for boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys.
• Determine most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys from primary control through construction layout and as-built surveys.
• Read and interpret construction drawings/plans and understand all aspects of project specifications and tolerances.
• Communicate daily with project managers, engineers, and technicians regarding project schedule and progress.
• Interact professionally with client representatives and landowners.
• Anticipate, prevent, and solve problems within authority.
• Collect/interpret survey data and document accurate field notes, sketches, and communications.
• Document all phases of land survey operations neatly and orderly.
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork.
• Maintain land surveying vehicle and field equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures, policies, and practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical and mathematical skills

Crew supervision

Tools

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

Data radios/modems

Terrestrial 3D laser scanners

Automatic/digital levels

Tablet PCs

Trimble equipment

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is seeking a seasoned Land Survey Crew Chief to supervise daily field operations, oversee boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys, and ensure data quality across projects nationwide.

You will plan data acquisition, read construction drawings, and coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients. Candidates need 5+ years of field experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel and work outdoors in varying conditions.