Survey Crew Chief

Volkert; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Survey Crew Chief to lead a dedicated team in the Midwest Region. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in challenging and innovative projects while ensuring high-quality field surveys. You will be responsible for supervising a crew, maintaining effective communication with clients and project managers, and demonstrating strong leadership skills. Join a company that values employee ownership and fosters a positive work/life balance, where your contributions will directly impact the success of vital infrastructure projects. If you are passionate about surveying and ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading a survey crew with strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field surveys and communicate effectively with clients and project managers.
• Ensure project tasks are accomplished with minimal supervision.

Skills

Survey Crew Leadership

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Construction Staking

Boundary Surveys

Topographic Surveys

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

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 Midwest Region in Dayton, OH.

The Survey Crew Chief position reports to the Survey Operations Manager. This position will require occasional 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
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills, including attention to detail
• 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

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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