Lead Survey Crew Chief: Field Ops & Topographic Mapping

CME Associates; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k): 50% match up to 6%

Professional development opportunities

Professional licensure support

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys and support multi-discipline projects. You will perform topographic, boundary, and construction surveying, ensuring accurate field notes and data transfer to office staff.

The role requires extensive experience with conventional and GPS survey methods, Trimble equipment, and strong leadership to mentor junior crew members while coordinating with project managers and clients on site.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressively responsible surveying experience, including leadership of field survey crews on transportation, municipal, land development, and boundary projects.
• 5+ years in Survey Crew Chief or equivalent leadership role, planning daily field operations, mentoring juniors, ensuring quality deliverables.
• Proven ability to lead and develop crews, coordinate with project managers and clients, and resolve field challenges independently.
• Willingness to work primarily in the field with some office tasks.
• Experience in topographic, transportation, ALTA/NSPS, boundary surveys, elevations, staking, and data management.

Responsibilities

• Operate a company vehicle and maintain project schedules.
• Lead field surveys for design and construction projects; assign work and mentor staff.
• Communicate with client representatives on site to ensure satisfaction and relay needs to office teams.
• Identify and report potential construction difficulties to the office support team.
• Analyze survey maps, locate monuments, and retrace property lines as required.
• Ensure field information is accurately collected and transferred to the office.
• Perform both field and office tasks as needed.

Skills

Survey crew leadership

Field operations planning

Mentoring junior staff

Client coordination

Communication with on-site reps

Problem solving in field

Tools

Trimble equipment

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

MS Office

OPUS solution

Point cloud exposure

Topo Surveys linework codes

Job description

Horrocks is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys and support multi-discipline projects. You will perform topographic, boundary, and construction surveying, ensuring accurate field notes and data transfer to office staff.

The role requires extensive experience with conventional and GPS survey methods, Trimble equipment, and strong leadership to mentor junior crew members while coordinating with project managers and clients on site.