Survey Crew Chief

Cda ENG; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Civil Design Advantage (CDA) is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys in the Des Moines metro and across Iowa. You will supervise crews, coordinate with project managers and design team members, and ensure accuracy and safety in surveying activities.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of hands-on experience across boundary, ALTA, topographic and construction staking, with proficiency in Total Station, GPS, and AutoCAD; a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience performing all types of survey projects.
• Experience with Total Station, GPS, and basic AutoCAD.
• Civil 3D is desirable.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors.
• Physically mobile on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork for Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Plat of Surveys and Construction Staking.
• Document field notes.
• Operate GPS, total stations, and data collectors.
• Transfer files between data collectors and internal project folders.
• Provide communication to the office teams regarding project status, daily progress, and arising issues.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients and coworkers.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are consistently followed within the survey department.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Reliability

Willingness to travel

Physical stamina

Lift 50 pounds

Team collaboration

Tools

Total Station

GPS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Design Advantage (CDA) is accepting applications for a full-time Survey Crew Chief. CDA is looking for a self-motivated, highly organized, and ambitious professional to play a key role in surveying projects of all kinds. Candidate will work directly with other Survey Crew Chiefs, project managers and design team members in a fast-paced, high-culture environment, providing surveying services for projects in the Des Moines metro area and across the State of Iowa, including a wide variety of public and private land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork for Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Plat of Surveys and Construction Staking.
• Document field notes.
• Operate GPS, total stations, and data collectors.
• Transfer files between data collectors and internal company project folders.
• Provide communication to the office teams regarding project status, daily progress, and arising issues.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients and coworkers.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are consistently followed within the survey department.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years’ experience performing all types of survey projects, including boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, flood plain surveys and as-built record surveys is required
• Total Station, GPS and basic Autocad knowledge required. Experience with Civil 3D is desirable.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel for projects.
• Strong organizational skills, with high level of attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Self-motivated, enjoys challenges, learning new things, and demonstrates reliability and professionalism.
• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments.
• Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions subject to weather and changing environments.
• Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification is a plus.

What We Offer

At Civil Design Advantage, your success is our success. We understand that as an employee is challenged and grows, so does CDA. We are committed to providing an excellent work environment, challenging experiences, career development and continuing education. CDA continues to grow and is looking for the best of the best. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following plans are available:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/PTO
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Professional Development Programs
• Paid Holidays

CDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CDA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals based upon job related qualifications and the requirements of each position, without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.