Lead Survey Crew Chief — Topo/ALTA & GPS Expert

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Spot bonuses

Stock ownership program

Internal training

Structured mid-year and end-of-year…,s

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead our surveying field team on topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS and construction stakeout projects.

You will direct field crews, manage schedules, mentor junior staff, and ensure data quality with robust QA/QC practices. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of survey crew chief experience, proficiency with GPS, Total Station and data collectors, and a proven ability to work independently while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of survey crew chief experience.
• Proficient with GPS devices, data collectors, and Total Station.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles and practices.
• Familiar with CAD drafting principles and instruments.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and construction specs and regulations.
• Knowledge of industry safety practices.
• Familiar with column and bolt-pattern layout, as-built survey.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment.
• Willingness to travel and hold a valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations: direct a field crew on topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and construction stakeout surveys.
• Operate advanced survey equipment and troubleshoot Trimble GPS/Total Station systems.
• Maintain data integrity with thorough field notes and QA/QC procedures.
• Manage project schedules, coordinate with project managers and clients, mentor junior crew members.
• Apply experience to solve complex field challenges and adapt to changing conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Outdoor work adaptability

Education

Tools

Trimble robotic total stations

GPS devices

Data collectors

Survey software

CAD drafting

Job description

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead our surveying field team on topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS and construction stakeout projects.

You will direct field crews, manage schedules, mentor junior staff, and ensure data quality with robust QA/QC practices. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of survey crew chief experience, proficiency with GPS, Total Station and data collectors, and a proven ability to work independently while