Lead Survey Crew Chief – Field Ops & Data Mastery

Blew-; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Paid vacations

Paid parental leave

Per diem

Overtime incentives

Year-end bonuses

Boots allowance

Company Truck

Cell phone provided

Company Equipment

Job summary

Blew & Associates, P.A. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey teams and ensure high-quality deliverables for projects nationwide. You will oversee data collection, processing, and coordination with project managers while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

The role requires 3+ years of crew-chief experience, strong survey skills, and proficiency with Carlson AutoCAD and field instruments. Occasional travel and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Strong understanding of surveying concepts and practices.
• Proficient in the use of survey equipment such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Part 107 license is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with CAD software, Carlson AutoCAD, is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee survey activities in the field and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Collect data for ALTA, boundary, construction staking, and topographic surveys; locate boundaries, pins, improvements, utilities.
• Check and reduce raw field data, perform calculations, and download/file survey data.
• Perform project research as needed and follow instructions from project managers.
• Communicate daily with the Field Project Manager regarding field schedule and progress.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Maintain survey equipment and troubleshoot field issues; ensure safety and efficiency; meet schedules and budgets.
• Travel regionally and nationally often; work overtime including weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent worker

Team player

Survey concepts

Field supervision

Education

3 years as Survey Crew Chief

Tools

Carlson AutoCAD

Total Stations

GPS receivers

Data collectors

Job description

Blew & Associates, P.A. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey teams and ensure high-quality deliverables for projects nationwide. You will oversee data collection, processing, and coordination with project managers while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

The role requires 3+ years of crew-chief experience, strong survey skills, and proficiency with Carlson AutoCAD and field instruments. Occasional travel and weekends may be required.