Survey Crew Chief

Verdantas; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is hiring a Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations across Bel Air, Dover, Wilmington, and Philadelphia markets. You will manage one-man field operations using robotic total stations and RTK GPS, integrating drone imagery, and performing property surveys with high accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in land surveying with project management experience, an associate degree in surveying/geomatics, and a valid driver's license. Drone license preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field.
• Higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to understand survey requirements and objectives.
• Plan, prepare, and organize survey field projects, including resource and equipment allocation.
• Lead and supervise a survey crew, guiding operations for accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct regular training sessions to improve team skills.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Perform field surveys using total stations, GPS, data collectors, drones, and 3D scanners.
• Ensure surveys meet project specs, standards, and legal requirements.
• Oversee collection of accurate field data and measurements.
• Implement QC measures to verify data reliability.
• Review and analyze survey data to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and calibrate surveying instruments.
• Coordinate with equipment manager on tool readiness.
• Communicate with clients to understand needs and address concerns.
• Provide regular project progress updates and client satisfaction.
• Enforce safety protocols in field surveys and promote safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Client communication

Education

Associate degree in surveying/geomatics

Higher education preferred

Tools

Robotic total stations

RTK GPS

Drones

3D scanners

Job description

Hybrid

Wilmington DE

Dover DE

Philadelphia PA

Full time

R-100688

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Join our team as a Survey Crew Chief in Bel Air MD, Dover, DE, Wilmington, DE, or Philadelphia, PA where you'll lead surveying operations with state-of-the-art technology.

We are seeking a motivated individual with expertise in one-man field operations using robotic total stations and RTK GPS. Projects typically involve mapping and property work to include the integration of drone-based aerial imagery, along with some construction stakeout.

Join our team, and your career will be amplified by a culture of empathy, innovation, and life balance, recognized by employees as the top firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group !

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with project managers to understand survey requirements and objectives

• Plan, prepare, and organize survey field projects, including the allocation of resources and equipment

• Lead and supervise a survey crew, providing guidance and direction to ensure efficient and accurate survey operations

• Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills of survey team members.

• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment

• Conduct field surveys using various surveying instruments, such as total stations, GPS receivers, data collectors, drones, and 3D scanners

• Ensure that surveys are conducted in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and legal requirements

• Oversee the collection of accurate field data and measurements

• Implement quality control measures to verify the accuracy and reliability of survey data

• Review and analyze survey data to identify and resolve discrepancies

• Maintain and calibrate surveying instruments and equipment

• Coordinate with the equipment manager to ensure that all surveying tools are in good working condition

• Communicate with clients to understand their surveying needs and address any concerns or issues

• Provide regular updates on project progress and ensure client satisfaction

• Enforce and adhere to safety protocols during field surveys to prevent accidents and injuries

• Promote a culture of safety within the survey team

What You Bring:

• Associate degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field; Higher education preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in land surveying with at least 1 of those years in project management

• Proficient in the use of surveying instruments and software

• Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment

• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally with or without an accommodation, sometimes over substantial distances

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Drone license is preferred

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills

• Excellent problem-solving abilities

• Familiarity with relevant regulations and best practices

Salary Range:

The compensation range starts at $33.00 and is based on experience and licensure.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

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