Senior Survey Crew Chief: Field Leadership & Projects

Cda ENG; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Civil Design Advantage (CDA) is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys in the Des Moines metro and across Iowa. You will supervise crews, coordinate with project managers and design team members, and ensure accuracy and safety in surveying activities.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of hands-on experience across boundary, ALTA, topographic and construction staking, with proficiency in Total Station, GPS, and AutoCAD; a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience performing all types of survey projects.
• Experience with Total Station, GPS, and basic AutoCAD.
• Civil 3D is desirable.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors.
• Physically mobile on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork for Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Plat of Surveys and Construction Staking.
• Document field notes.
• Operate GPS, total stations, and data collectors.
• Transfer files between data collectors and internal project folders.
• Provide communication to the office teams regarding project status, daily progress, and arising issues.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients and coworkers.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are consistently followed within the survey department.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Reliability

Willingness to travel

Physical stamina

Lift 50 pounds

Team collaboration

Tools

Total Station

GPS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Design Advantage (CDA) is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys in the Des Moines metro and across Iowa. You will supervise crews, coordinate with project managers and design team members, and ensure accuracy and safety in surveying activities.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of hands-on experience across boundary, ALTA, topographic and construction staking, with proficiency in Total Station, GPS, and AutoCAD; a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are