Survey Crew Chief

EPOCH Projects, Inc.; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead a dynamic team in land surveying. In this role, you will manage field survey crews, ensuring the successful execution of topographic, boundary, and control surveys. Your expertise will guide the crew in using advanced surveying equipment and techniques while fostering a collaborative work environment. This company values mentorship and offers opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to grow. Join a team that balances a relaxed atmosphere with professional excellence in the heart of Southern California.

Benefits

401k

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief preferred.
• Ability to manage and train field survey crew members.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crew in geodetic surveys for various projects.
• Assign and monitor workload for crew members.
• Gather field survey data using GPS and conventional methods.

Skills

Land Surveying

Team Management

Technical Communication

Data Analysis

Safety Procedures

Mathematical Computations

GPS Methods

Education

Professional Land Surveyor License in California

Tools

Electronic Total Station

Data Collector

GPS Equipment

Job description

EPOCH Projects, Inc. is currently seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our team. The right candidate will have experience in all areas of land surveying with the ability to manage members of a field survey crew, as well as knowledge of all phases of development including design surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic mapping, boundary establishment, tract maps, parcel maps, records of survey, legal descriptions and GPS control surveys. 5 years of Survey Crew Chief experience is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in California.
• Ability to assign, prioritize, schedule and delegate work.
• Explain technical concepts to others and provide constructive feedback.
• Direct, train, and evaluate the performance of staff.
• Enforce safety procedures.
• Work independently.
• Analyze data, as well as read and interpret engineering plans.
• Collect, calculate and adjust mathematical computations such as distances, traverses and elevations.
• Operate and maintain complex precision surveying instruments, engineering calculators and personal computers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with government staff, engineers, developers, contractors and the general public.

Example Duties

• Acts as leader for a field survey crew engaged in making plane and/or geodetic surveys for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects.
• Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, resident engineers and contractor’s representatives.
• Assigns and monitors workload and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew.
• Instructs and trains field survey crew in surveying and mapping methods, use of equipment and safety procedures.
• Gathers field survey data through use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying equipment, including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles.
• Prepares field notes and drawings.
• Performs field surveys for roadways, bridges, and flood control projects, including installing surveying construction stakes, tying out existing intersection ties, locating or establishing vertical and horizontal control, right-of-ways, monuments, corners, boundaries, and property lines.

About Us

• Top tier civil engineering and land surveying company servicing all of Southern California.
• Culture that encourages a relaxed, yet professional work environment.
• Emphasis on employee mentorship, cross-training, and providing career advancement opportunities.

Compensation

• Competitive benefits including 401k, Dental, Vision, Health, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave.
• Salary compensation depending on experience and ability.