Lead Survey Technician – Field Operations & Data

Keeley Construction Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Companies seeks a Survey Technician to join its Geospatial Group in St. Louis, MO.

Lead and manage field crews for topographic, construction staking, and other surveys; set up GPS equipment, total stations, levels, and related tools; ensure accurate data collection and thorough field notes. You will coordinate daily tasks, communicate with project managers and engineers, interpret survey data for design input, maintain equipment calibration, prepare detailed survey reports, and ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Typically 3-5 years of experience in land surveying and/or construction layout, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Electrical, Structural and Civil plan reading experience, a plus.
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office experience, a plus.
• Trimble equipment experience, required.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, construction staking, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Proficiency in GPS units, total stations, levels, and data collectors.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage a team and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a field survey crew in topographic, construction staking, and other land surveys.
• Set up and operate GPS equipment, total stations, levels, and other surveying instruments.
• Ensure accurate data collection, including measurements, angles, and elevations.
• Prepare and submit detailed survey reports, including sketches, maps, and digital data files.
• Coordinate daily tasks and schedules for the survey crew to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate with project managers, clients, engineers, and stakeholders on requirements and progress.
• Interpret survey data and provide input for project design and construction.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

GPS

Total stations

Levels

Trimble equipment

Data collectors

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keeley Companies seeks a Survey Technician to join its Geospatial Group in St. Louis, MO.

Lead and manage field crews for topographic, construction staking, and other surveys; set up GPS equipment, total stations, levels, and related tools; ensure accurate data collection and thorough field notes. You will coordinate daily tasks, communicate with project managers and engineers, interpret survey data for design input, maintain equipment calibration, prepare detailed survey reports, and ensure