Lead Land Survey Crew Chief — 75% Travel

Bl Companies; Uniontown (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to oversee field operations in Canton Office – Uniontown, OH. The role requires 4+ years performing boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title surveys, construction layout, and as-built surveys, with travel up to 75% to project sites.

You will lead field teams, verify data, and ensure safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include training junior staff, maintaining equipment, and coordinating survey activities per state

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in land surveying.
• Proficiency operating surveying equipment and data collection software.
• Thorough understanding of surveying principles, coordinate systems, field procedures, and construction staking.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% of the time and work at project sites throughout the region and other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise one or more field survey team members.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title surveys, construction layout, and as-built surveys.
• Travel extensively to project sites and job locations as required to support surveying operations.
• Collect, process, and verify field data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare field notes, sketches, and daily photos for projects.
• Establish horizontal and vertical control networks.
• Ensure all survey work complies with company standards, project requirements, and state surveying requirements.
• Maintain survey equipment in proper working condition and ensure calibration as required.
• Monitor crew productivity and provide training and mentoring to junior staff.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety and compliance while working in varying field conditions and locations.

Skills

Land surveying

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Tools

Surveying equipment

Data collection software

Job description

BL Companies is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to oversee field operations in Canton Office – Uniontown, OH. The role requires 4+ years performing boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title surveys, construction layout, and as-built surveys, with travel up to 75% to project sites.

You will lead field teams, verify data, and ensure safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include training junior staff, maintaining equipment, and coordinating survey activities per state