Senior Field Survey Crew Lead

SAM; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Perks at Work

Company events

Job summary

SAM, a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions, seeks an experienced Land Survey Crew Chief to supervise field teams, plan data collection, and ensure adherence to project specs. You will read plans, coordinate with PMs, and travel to project sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in surveying, proficiency with Trimble equipment, and strong communication skills. Outdoor work year-round and safety-first mindset required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise a land survey crew for daily field operations of gathering data for surveys (boundary, topographic, construction layout).
• Determine most efficient data acquisition plan for field surveys from primary control through construction layout and as-built surveys.
• Read and interpret construction drawings/plans and understand all project specifications and tolerances.
• Communicate daily with project managers, engineers, and technicians regarding schedule and progress.
• Interact professionally with client representatives and landowners.
• Anticipate, prevent, and solve problems within authority.
• Collect/interpret survey data and document field notes, sketches, and communications.
• Document all phases of land survey operations neatly and orderly.
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other paperwork.
• Maintain surveying vehicle and field equipment.
• Follow safety procedures, policies, and practices.
• Ability to travel out of state to project locations (Full Per Diem included).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field surveying

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

Strong communication

Tools

Trimble equipment

Data radios

Job description

SAM, a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions, seeks an experienced Land Survey Crew Chief to supervise field teams, plan data collection, and ensure adherence to project specs. You will read plans, coordinate with PMs, and travel to project sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in surveying, proficiency with Trimble equipment, and strong communication skills. Outdoor work year-round and safety-first mindset required.