Survey Crew Chief

Nobis Group; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Paid time off & floating holidays

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k + match

Parental leave

Volunteer time

Job summary

Nobis Group in Concord, NH is seeking an experienced Crew Chief to lead field survey teams on diverse projects across New England. You will translate office plans into precise field work, supervise crews, and ensure safety and data accuracy on every job.

As a 100% employee‑owned company, Nobis offers hybrid flexibility, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, plus mentorship and career growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience leading a survey crew.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow detailed and precise instructions from plans and field notes.
• Professional communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel extensively to field sites.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 is helpful; CST levels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate office instructions into accurate field surveys and direct field activities.
• Lead field crew, assign duties, and oversee survey work.
• Ensure procedures and accuracy requirements are met.
• Operate equipment and verify measurements, tolerances, and closures.
• Train instrument operators and provide coaching and feedback.
• Maintain and organize field notes and data; correct errors as needed.
• Resolve discrepancies and adjust methods as terrain or weather change.
• Coordinate workflow to meet deadlines and clarify field questions.
• Conduct field surveys safely and enforce PPE and safety rules.

Skills

Crew leadership

Field surveying

Safety procedures

Team coaching

Client interaction

Education

High school diploma

CST Level I-III

Job description

If you’re an experienced surveyor ready to take your career further, Nobis Group gives you the chance to make a lasting impact. As a 100% employee‑owned company, your work goes beyond the field—you have a direct stake in the success of every project and the communities we support across New England.

You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. Hybrid flexibility, generous PTO and floating holidays. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, 401k, parental leave). Paid volunteer time and community‑focused work. Real career growth through mentorship and leadership pathways. A supportive environment where your ideas matter. A multiple‑year winner of New Hampshire’s Best Places to Work, earning a distinguished place in the Hall of Fame.

Position Overview

The Crew Chief (CC) serves as the lead field surveyor, responsible for directing survey crews and executing precise fieldwork based on office‑developed plans and documentation. This role requires strong technical expertise, independent decision‑making, and the ability to adapt survey methods to varying terrain and conditions. The Crew Chief also represents the organization in the field, maintaining professional interactions with clients, landowners, and contractors while ensuring safe and efficient crew operations.

What You’ll Do

• Translate office instructions into an accurate and efficient field survey to daily direct field activities.
• Act as team lead to the field crew to direct, assign duties, and oversee field survey work.
• Interpret and ensure proper field procedures and accuracy requirements established by the office are followed and met.
• Operate equipment and ensure proper use by others on the job site while verifying accuracy of measurement, tolerances, and closures.
• Train new instrument operators, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, demonstrate proper surveying techniques, and reinforce standards and expectations.
• Review, maintain and organize accurate field notes, records, and electronic data while identifying errors and directing corrections.
• Resolve discrepancies in plans or conditions and adjust methods due to terrain, access or weather, while determining when to proceed or to stop work and knowing when to elevate issues to the surveyor or project manager.
• Coordinate workflow to meet job objectives and deadlines, clarify instructions and resolve routine field questions.
• Always conduct field surveys in a safe manner in all climates, including enforcement of safety procedures, conducting job‑site safety briefings, monitoring traffic control and/or hazardous conditions, and ensuring personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety practices are followed by all crew members.
• Travel extensively to field sites as needed.
• Complete other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What It’s Like Working At Nobis

We are 100% Employee‑Owned and that makes you an owner. As a Nobis Employee‑Owner, you will become part of a team that thrives on diversity of thought, encourages out‑of‑the‑box ideas, and strives to fulfill our mission to deliver unparalleled engineering and environmental solutions that drive employee‑owner, client, and community success.

Nobis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and understanding of a variety of field survey equipment.
• 3‑5 years of experience leading a survey crew.
• Ability to follow detailed and precise instructions from plans, worksheets, field notes, etc.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate workflow daily.
• Ability to resolve discrepancies in plans or conditions and adjust methods to accomplish and complete necessary work.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to learn and operate electronic surveying instruments and train staff as needed, along with ability to use a computer and other software.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (construction safety) is helpful, along with any survey or civil technology coursework.
• CST (Certified Survey Technician) Level I‑III is strongly preferred.