Lead Survey Crew Chief - 3D Scanning & Field Ops

WESTLAKE CONSULTANTS INC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Consultants Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews within our Industrial Measurement Division.

You will mentor staff, coordinate field work on diverse projects, ensure safety compliance, and communicate with clients and contractors to deliver high-quality survey data. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in instrument surveying, data collection, and QA procedures, with strong geometry, note-keeping, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience as an Instrument Technician, with field data collection and crew support.
• Strong skills in construction layout, calculations, and as-built surveying.
• Experience using survey equipment and software, including 3D scanners and data collectors.
• Ability to maintain QA procedures and legible notes.
• Some AutoCAD experience is valuable.
• Able to travel within the United States and overseas; badgeable for sensitive areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of field work for a variety of projects, including high profile and confidential projects.
• Maintaining safety standards and site safety protocol.
• Leadership and training of Instrument Operator team members within the IMD department.
• Communicating with Client and Contractor field management.
• Coordination of field data files (electronic and hard copy).

Skills

Instrument Technician

Field data collection

QA procedures

Note-keeping

Geometry / problem solving

AutoCAD (basic)

Tools

Survey instruments

Data collectors

Electronic levels

3D scanners

Job description

Westlake Consultants Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews within our Industrial Measurement Division.

You will mentor staff, coordinate field work on diverse projects, ensure safety compliance, and communicate with clients and contractors to deliver high-quality survey data. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in instrument surveying, data collection, and QA procedures, with strong geometry, note-keeping, and problem-solving skills.