Senior Survey Crew Chief: Lead Field Ops & Travel

Woolpert; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work

Owner program

Flexible PTO

Career development

Health, dental, vision insurance

Per Diem for travel

Job summary

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Survey Crew Chief to lead a field survey team in Virginia Beach, VA. You will supervise crew activities, ensure data quality, and coordinate with the Survey Team Leader.

This role requires expertise in boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys, and involves travel up to 80% of the time across the state and region. The position emphasizes leadership, data integrity, safety, and collaboration within Woolpert's Survey & Geomatics group, with competitive

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field, or five years of related experience.
• OSHA or Certified Survey Technician certification is desirable.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey crew to conduct field surveys including boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment (total stations, GNSS, laser scanners, levels, data collectors).
• Prepare detailed field notes and sketches documenting survey activities.
• Ensure data meets project and company quality requirements through fundamental software operations.
• Monitor project progress, troubleshoot, and help maintain timelines and budgets.

Skills

Field leadership

Survey methods

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field

Five years of related experience

Tools

Total stations

GNSS receivers

Laser scanners

Levels and data collectors

Job description

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Survey Crew Chief to lead a field survey team in Virginia Beach, VA. You will supervise crew activities, ensure data quality, and coordinate with the Survey Team Leader.

This role requires expertise in boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys, and involves travel up to 80% of the time across the state and region. The position emphasizes leadership, data integrity, safety, and collaboration within Woolpert's Survey & Geomatics group, with competitive