Survey Crew Chief

Metro Consulting Associates, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Consulting Associates, LLC in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations and ensure accurate data collection for projects. You will translate project objectives between the office and the field, direct field survey teams, perform calculations, and execute staking, ALTA, boundary, ROW mapping, and topographic surveys.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in surveying, strong GPS/robotic total station skills, proficiency with Civil3D, and a commitment to safety,

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years applicable experience in the surveying industry.
• Exceptional knowledge of GPS and robotic total station
• Proficient with field survey instruments, principles of survey measurement, staking, and marking
• Must be willing to travel up to 100% in both urban and remote area
• Adhere to Company standards and methodologies
• Satisfactory results on a Motor Vehicle Record check and valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain surveying instruments and data collection tools
• Record results and verify data accuracy with field checks
• Transmit survey data to the office and retrieve data for field use
• Prepare legible field notes and daily staking cut sheets
• Assist in training staff on field methods and instrument use
• Research deeds, maps, and records to obtain survey data
• Lead the crew with safe practices, cost control, and professionalism
• Maintain strong client relationships
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

GPS & robotic total station

Field survey leadership

Data collection & staking

Civil3D knowledge

Attention to detail

Client relations

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Civil3D

Job description

Description

Metro Consulting Associates (MCA), a surveying, civil engineering, and land planning consulting firm is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented self-starter to join our staff as a Survey Crew Chief based in our Cincinnati, OH office. This position is responsible for translating project objectives between the office and the field and directing all duties of field survey members assigned to them while performing calculations and appropriate field activities such as construction staking, boundary, ALTA, Right of Way mapping, Aerial and/or topographic surveys and any duties asked of them.

Essential Functions

• Operate and maintain care of all surveying and data collection instruments
• Record the results of surveying and verify the accuracy of data with proper field checks recorded
• Transmit survey data to the proper files in the computer network, which includes sending data to the office from remote locations on a daily basis, and be able to acquire the data for field use when necessary
• Prepare legible written field notes and daily records and maintains cut sheets for staking projects
• Assist in training of staff on field methods and instrument use and care
• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
• Lead survey crew by providing direction and leadership by demonstrating an attitude for safety, cost control, efficiency and professionalism
• Maintain exceptional internal and external client relations
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma and/or equivalent combination of education & experience
• Minimum five (5) years applicable experience in the surveying industry
• Exceptional knowledge of GPS and robotic total station
• Adhere to Company standards and methodologies
• Required to have satisfactory results on a Motor Vehicle Record check and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Proficient with field survey instruments, principles of survey measurement, staking, and marking
• Field experience leading survey crew
• Basic understanding of the Civil3D platform and technology a plus
• Must be willing to travel up to 100% in both urban and remote area
• Excellent concentration and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams including technical and non-technical personnel
• Resourceful, action-oriented, creative, and analytical thinker
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively