Senior Survey Crew Chief — Field Lead (80% Travel)

Woolpert; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Career development

Health insurance

Paid time off

Per diem lodging

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews on boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.

This technical role requires up to 80% travel across Virginia and beyond, managing equipment, data quality, safety, and mentoring junior crew members.

Qualifications include a degree in surveying/geomatics or five years of related experience, with proficiency in survey instruments and software.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field, or five years of related experience.
• Ability to travel overnight as required.
• Proficient in operating survey instruments and software (total stations, GNSS, levels, data collectors).
• Strong communication, leadership, and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey crew to conduct boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment (total stations, GNSS, laser scanners, levels).
• Prepare field notes and sketches documenting survey activities.
• Ensure data meets project and company quality requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Survey principles

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in surveying/geomatics

Tools

Total stations

GNSS receivers

Laser scanners

Job description

Woolpert, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews on boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.

This technical role requires up to 80% travel across Virginia and beyond, managing equipment, data quality, safety, and mentoring junior crew members.

Qualifications include a degree in surveying/geomatics or five years of related experience, with proficiency in survey instruments and software.