Survey Crew Chief

Cranston Engineering Group, P.C.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Annual Profit/Bonus Distributions

401(k) Contribution Match

Entrepreneurial Culture

Collaborative Learning & Career Development

Job summary

Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief in Augusta, Georgia. This role involves overseeing survey operations and managing a team to ensure accurate data collection. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in land surveying and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities include operating modern survey equipment, maintaining safety standards, and training junior crew members. Benefits include bi-annual bonuses and a 401(k) contribution match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in land surveying, with 2+ years in a lead field role.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to manage and maintain survey equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of the survey crew in the field.
• Operate GPS, total stations, and data collectors.
• Ensure survey data quality and completeness.
• Interpret construction and boundary documents.
• Conduct project kick-off meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Field problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or technical degree

NSPS Certified or LSIT

RLS (preferred)

Tools

Trimble systems

Leica systems

Data collection software

Job description

Survey Crew Chief

Position Summary

Join Cranston, an HFW partner firm, as a Survey Crew Chief. In this key field leadership role, you will oversee survey operations, ensuring the collection of accurate field data to support design, construction, and boundary projects. You will supervise crew members, use modern survey equipment, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with project managers and engineers. Your precision, technical skill, and leadership will be vital in delivering high-quality survey results that support our firm’s mission of community development.

Perks and Benefits

• Bi-Annual Profit/Bonus Distributions
• 401(k) Contribution Match
• Entrepreneurial Culture
• Collaborative Learning & Career Development

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of the survey crew in the field.
• Operate GPS, total stations, and data collectors to gather accurate field data.
• Ensure survey data quality and field notes are complete and accurate.
• Interpret construction plans, boundary documents, and topographic mapping.
• Determine project team makeup and assign workloads.
• Conduct project kick‑off meetings to communicate and obtain agreement on project schedules.
• Communicate daily with office staff and project managers.
• Maintain safety standards and promote a safety‑first crew environment.
• Train junior crew members and support their development.
• Manage and maintain survey equipment and supplies.
• Monitor and follow up on client invoicing and payments.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in land surveying, with 2+ years in a lead field role.
• Skills: Strong communication, field problem‑solving, and team leadership skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Trimble or Leica systems and data collection software.
• Licenses: Valid Driver’s License.

Education and Experience

• Degree: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or technical degree a plus.
• Certification: Required NSPS Certified or LSIT; Preferred RLS.

Physical Requirements

• General: Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lifting: Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.