Survey Crew Chief

Labellapc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

A leading surveying firm in Albany, NY is seeking a Survey Crew Chief who will supervise and execute a variety of surveying projects. The role involves leading a team, operating advanced surveying technology, and ensuring exceptional client service. Candidates should have a minimum of five years' experience, with the potential to earn licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor in New York. This position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits including flexible work schedules and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as a Survey Crew Member/Chief.
• Ability to secure future licensure as a New York Professional Land Surveyor.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform survey assignments related to various types of surveying.
• Communicate project goals with team and clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior field staff.

Skills

Survey Technology Operation

Client Communication

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT)

Tools

Trimble Surveying Equipment

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team! LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, land surveyors, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

Job Description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Survey Crew Chief opening in our Latham, NY or Poughkeepsie, NY office.

LaBella fosters a team-oriented atmosphere and emphasizes unparalleled client services. As a Survey Crew Chief for LaBella, you will perform survey assignments related to topographic and boundary surveying, ALTA/ASCM land title surveys, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone, structure monitoring in support of land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. You will be working under the direction of Licensed Professional Surveyors. We offer the opportunity for involvement in a wide variety of surveying assignments for land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. This is a full-time land surveying position, performing field and office duties including but not limited to: boundary, topographic, ALTA/ASCM land title, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone surveys. This is a professional path position that provides the opportunity to earn a Professional Surveying License.

Duties

• Communicate with the project team and client to understand the goals, challenges, schedule, budget, and expectations of a project.
• Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying.
• Build client relationships.
• Operates advanced survey technology including GPS, Robotic Total Stations, digital and differential levels, UAV, high-definition scanners, and data collections devices.
• Lead field team to achieve client & project objectives. Supervises, mentors and coaches jr. field staff.

Salary Range

$27.00 - $38.00 per hour.

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as a Survey Crew Member/Chief with the ability to become a licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) and obtain future licensure as an New York Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
• Prior experience as a crew chief required. Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with the Trimble family of surveying equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, and Inroads software is a plus.
• Ability to interpret design and construction plans.
• Self‑motivated, self‑starter with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Maintain a current driver's license in good standing and able to operate company owned vehicles.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Drive a passenger vehicle.
• Wear personal protective safety gear most of the day.
• Work in cold or hot environments.
• Ability to physically carry 30 to 60 pounds of equipment multiple times a day, occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry‑on‑tops (fitness reimbursements, year‑end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.