Survey Crew Chief

Metro Consulting Associates LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Consulting Associates is seeking a Survey Crew Chief based in Cincinnati, OH to coordinate field and office objectives and lead field survey teams in staking, boundary, ALTA, ROW mapping, and topographic surveys.

The ideal candidate has five years in surveying, proficiency with GPS and robotic total stations, a valid drivers license, and the ability to travel up to 100% while maintaining safety and client relations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of surveying experience.
• Proficient with GPS and robotic total station.
• Valid driver’s license; clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.
• Experience leading a survey crew.
• Familiarity with field methods and instrument care.
• Knowledge of Civil3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain surveying instruments and data collection devices.
• Record survey results and verify data accuracy with field checks.
• Transmit survey data to office files and retrieve data from remote locations.
• Prepare legible field notes and daily records; maintain staking cut sheets.
• Assist in training staff on field methods and instrument use.
• Research previous survey evidence to obtain data for surveys.
• Lead survey crew with emphasis on safety, cost control, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Maintain strong client relations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GPS

Robotic total station

Field survey

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Civil3D

Job description

Metro Consulting Associates (MCA), a surveying, civil engineering, and land planning consulting firm, is seeking a 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 maintain 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