Survey Crew Chief

Volkert Inc; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys in a dynamic environment. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality survey results. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in surveying, demonstrating proficiency in construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys. Join a company that values employee ownership and sustainability, where you can make a meaningful impact on infrastructure and community development. Enjoy competitive compensation and a supportive work-life balance in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life / AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability

Wellness incentives

Competitive compensation

Flexible work-life balance

Employee referral program

Challenging and innovative projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading a survey crew.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.
• Proficiency in construction staking and boundary surveys.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field surveys and manage crew activities.
• Communicate project progress and issues to clients.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Survey Crew Leadership

Communication Skills

Construction Staking

Boundary Surveys

Topographic Surveys

Organizational Skills

Job description

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for a motivated Survey Crew Chief to support our East Gulf Region. Located in Alabama or Tennessee OR willing to relocate to one of our offices in either state.

The Survey Crew Chief position reports to the Survey Project Manager. This position will require overnight travel and working outside in all weather conditions. Applicant must be able to pass a drug and background test to obtain security badge clearance.

What you’ll be doing :

• Supervises a crew which conducts field surveys as defined by the project manager
• Accomplishes majority of survey tasks with limited interaction with supervisors and / or Land Surveyors
• Communicates effectively with, and meets the needs of the client representative, governing agent and public representatives involved in each project; keeps the client field representative informed as to progress and problems and notifies when job is complete
• Communicates effectively with project manager as to project progress, problems, client change requests and job completion

What you need to have :

• 5+ years of experience working on a survey crew with ability to lead crew
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in construction staking, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys
• Construction and boundary experience is preferred
• Gas pipeline surveying experience is preferred
• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills, including attention to detail
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member :

Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion

• Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
• Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
• Be able to multi-task in a team environment
• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work / life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life / AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference .”

Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EOE- Race / Sex / Vets / Disabled

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