Lead Survey Crew Chief – Outdoor Field Leader

Halff Associates, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) and ESOP

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Halff in Midland, TX is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead a 2–3 person field crew on boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys. You will plan daily field activities, ensure safety, and coordinate with office staff to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires 5 years of field surveying experience, including leadership. Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, and CAD drawings is essential, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 5 years of field surveying experience, including at least 1 year as a Survey Crew Chief or in a field leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, construction staking, and control surveys, and related field procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2- to 3-person field survey crew performing boundary, topographic, construction staking, control, and layout surveys.
• Plan and coordinate daily field activities to meet project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Interpret survey plans, maps, legal descriptions, CAD drawings, and construction documents to establish survey control and layout points.
• Operate and oversee survey equipment including GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, and electronic data collectors.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Survey Crew Members.
• Travel to project sites as needed, including occasional extended assignments.

Skills

Field surveying

Leadership

Mentoring

Reading plans and CAD drawings

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS receivers

Robotic total stations

Digital levels

Electronic data collectors

Job description

Halff in Midland, TX is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead a 2–3 person field crew on boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys. You will plan daily field activities, ensure safety, and coordinate with office staff to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires 5 years of field surveying experience, including leadership. Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, and CAD drawings is essential, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 50%.