Survey Crew Chief

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing seeks an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews across New Jersey, overseeing boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, utility, and construction layout surveys, planning daily fieldwork and ensuring data accuracy.

You will operate robotic total stations, GNSS, digital levels, data collectors, scanners, and related equipment, prepare field notes, mentor technicians, and coordinate with Project Managers. Travel throughout NJ and surrounding areas is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive land surveying field experience, including independent survey crew leadership.
• Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, as-built, and construction surveys, with the ability to interpret deeds, plans, maps, and specifications.
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment and the ability to perform field calculations, evaluate survey control, and identify potential boundary or field conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey field crews performing boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, utility, as-built, and construction layout surveys.
• Plan daily fieldwork, review project documents, establish survey control, perform field calculations, and verify data accuracy.
• Operate robotic total stations, GNSS equipment, digital levels, data collectors, scanners, and related surveying technology.
• Prepare accurate field notes and documentation, maintain equipment, mentor field technicians, and communicate field issues to Survey Project Managers.

Skills

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

ALTA/NSPS surveys

Utility surveys

As-built surveys

Construction layout surveys

Field calculations

Experience with robotics / GNSS

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree

CST/SIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson

Civil 3D

Leica equipment

Job description

Join a Leading New Jersey Surveying Firm

We are seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews and deliver accurate, efficient surveying services throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region. Join a team that provides the resources, training, and support needed to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey field crews performing boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, utility, as-built, and construction layout surveys.
• Plan daily fieldwork, review project documents, establish survey control, perform field calculations, and verify data accuracy.
• Operate robotic total stations, GNSS equipment, digital levels, data collectors, scanners, and related surveying technology.
• Prepare accurate field notes and documentation, maintain equipment, mentor field technicians, and communicate field issues to Survey Project Managers.

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of progressive land surveying field experience, including independent survey crew leadership.
• Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, as-built, and construction surveys, with the ability to interpret deeds, plans, maps, and specifications.
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment and the ability to perform field calculations, evaluate survey control, and identify potential boundary or field conflicts.
• Valid driver's license, willingness to travel throughout New Jersey and surrounding areas, ability to lift 50+ pounds, work outdoors in varying conditions, and work overtime or occasional overnight assignments as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD, Carlson, Civil 3D, Leica, or similar surveying software and equipment.
• Associate or bachelor's degree, CST/SIT certification, or related professional training and development.
• Salary Range - 75-90k + based on experience
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, with overtime opportunities based on project needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, professional license/training support, and paid vacation, holidays, and leave.