Lead Survey Crew Chief: Field Mentorship & Boundaries

Barge Design; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveying teams, brief and debrief crews, process field notes and data, retrace or survey property boundaries, and draft maps and reports for approval by a Registered Land Surveyor.

The role involves mentoring others, handling QA/QC, and performing field surveying with minimal supervision. This on-site position requires strong leadership and extensive knowledge of surveying practices.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting, Surveying, or equivalent with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Skilled in the use of survey instruments (GPS, robotics, data collectors, level rods etc.)
• Experience in boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and reading construction documents
• Ability to lead and instruct field staff

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning tasks for projects including pricing, planning, estimation, and task coordination.
• Communicate with Clients, Project Managers, Surveyors, Geomaticists, Managers, and stakeholders to provide accurate data.
• Perform field surveying and ensure accuracy of data collected by the field crew.
• Conduct field calculations (horizontal/vertical geometry) to determine property boundaries and stake out sites.
• Prepare finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records, and other survey reports.
• Review field data and maps to ensure QA techniques and provide feedback to the team.
• Conduct site visits ensuring QC standards are followed.
• Research record information (maps, deeds, easements, ROW) and maintain field data records.

Skills

Field surveying

Leadership

Plans/reading

Client communication

Education

Two-year degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting, Surveying, or equivalent

Tools

Survey instruments maintenance (GPS, robotics, data collectors, level rods)

Job description

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveying teams, brief and debrief crews, process field notes and data, retrace or survey property boundaries, and draft maps and reports for approval by a Registered Land Surveyor.

The role involves mentoring others, handling QA/QC, and performing field surveying with minimal supervision. This on-site position requires strong leadership and extensive knowledge of surveying practices.