Senior Field Survey Crew Chief

SAM; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Financial benefits

Paid time off and parental leave

Professional development programs

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) seeks an experienced Land Survey Crew Chief to lead daily field operations across boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys. You will optimize data acquisition plans, read project drawings, and coordinate with PMs and engineers, maintaining professional client relations.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, proficiency with Trimble and GNSS tools, strong technical skills, and readiness to travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience; prior crew chief experience preferred.
• Experience operating robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, terrestrial 3D laser scanners, automatic and digital levels, tablet PCs.
• Strong computer, technical, and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal).
• Willingness to travel and stay out of town for work as needed.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company MVR standards.
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather conditions and environments and carry up to 80lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a land survey crew for the daily field operations of gathering data for various surveys including boundary, topographic, and construction layout.
• Determine most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys ranging from primary control through construction layout and as-built surveys, as needed.
• Read and interpret construction drawings/plans and understand all aspects of the land survey project specifications and tolerances.
• Communicate daily with project managers, engineers, and technicians regarding land survey project schedule and work progress.
• Interact professionally with client representatives and landowners.
• Anticipate, prevent, and solve problems within authority.
• Collect/interpret survey data and document accurate field notes, sketches, and communications.
• Document all phases of land survey operations neatly and orderly.
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork.
• Maintain land surveying vehicle and field equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures, policies, and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

3D laser scanning

Data radios/modems

Trimble equipment

Strong communication

Team player

Outdoor work

Valid driver's license

Tools

Terrestrial 3D laser scanners

Tablet PCs

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) seeks an experienced Land Survey Crew Chief to lead daily field operations across boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys. You will optimize data acquisition plans, read project drawings, and coordinate with PMs and engineers, maintaining professional client relations.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, proficiency with Trimble and GNSS tools, strong technical skills, and readiness to travel.