Lead Survey Crew Chief – Field Leader (Travel)

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a qualified full-time Survey Crew Chief to lead a field team in data collection, boundary surveying, sketches, and layout to support construction activities. This role requires extensive travel and hands-on field work.

The ideal candidate will supervise field crews, operate GPS and total stations, coordinate with office personnel, ensure safety and quality standards, and maintain client relationships on multiple projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively lead a survey crew and train/mentor crew members (leadership).
• Must be able to operate a total station and GPS in static and RTK modes.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
• OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid or willingness to acquire it.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.
• Basic office software skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey crew in field data collection, boundary surveying, ALTA/topography, and construction staking.
• Provide sketches and layout to support construction activities.
• Coordinate field staking materials and equipment with the office.
• Maintain safety, quality, and equipment maintenance practices.

Skills

Survey leadership

Field data collection

Equipment operation

Client communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surveying or related

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Scanners

Data Collectors

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a qualified full-time Survey Crew Chief to lead a field team in data collection, boundary surveying, sketches, and layout to support construction activities. This role requires extensive travel and hands-on field work.

The ideal candidate will supervise field crews, operate GPS and total stations, coordinate with office personnel, ensure safety and quality standards, and maintain client relationships on multiple projects nationwide.