Lead Survey Crew Chief: Field Ops for Transportation

Multifamily NW; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations within our Survey Geospatial Team. You will oversee daily field activities, ensure safety and efficiency, and deliver high-quality survey data across transportation projects.

Candidates should bring leadership, strong surveying knowledge, and proficiency with survey tools. This role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and on-site leadership across multiple project sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of surveying practices, field procedures, and industry standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred.
• Ability to lift equipment and work outdoors in all weather; valid driver's license; ability to travel short-term.
• NSPS-CST Level II certification preferred; LSIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead field crew members through daily survey assignments, ensuring safe, efficient, and well-coordinated field operations in alignment with safety protocols and quality assurance standards.
• Perform record research, construction stakeout, boundary, topographic, transportation, and utility surveys utilizing total stations, data collectors, and GPS
• Review legal documents, plans, and project materials to accurately plan and execute surveying projects and task goal establishment
• Create and verify field sketches and field computations related to traversing, map interpretation, and layout

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations within our Survey Geospatial Team. You will oversee daily field activities, ensure safety and efficiency, and deliver high-quality survey data across transportation projects.

Candidates should bring leadership, strong surveying knowledge, and proficiency with survey tools. This role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and on-site leadership across multiple project sites.