Survey Crew Chief

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities & training

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is looking for a Survey Crew Chief in Greenville, SC. The role involves operating a field survey crew, ensuring safety and quality in data collection, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have 3 years of survey field operations experience, including 1 year as a crew chief. You will work outdoors, potentially facing various weather conditions.

McKim & Creed offers employee ownership through an ESOP, competitive pay, and various growth opportunities. This is a chance to make a real impact in your community.

Qualifications

• 3 years progressive experience in survey field operations, including 1 year as a survey crew chief.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Detail-oriented and methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate a field survey crew with safety and quality objectives.
• Collect field data and deliver it to the office.
• Maintain equipment and records accurately.

Skills

Proficiency with survey equipment (total stations, data collectors, GPS)

Good technical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OVERVIEW

A Survey Crew Chief is responsible for the operation of a field survey crew. Organize field work, direct crew members, maintain a safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locating features, deliver data to the office, maintain accurate records of work and expenses.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Be responsible for the operation of a field survey crew.
• Organize field work with these major objectives:
  • quality (accuracy, thoroughness, clarity, meet regulatory requirements, public relations)
  • safety
  • meeting budgets
  • providing responsive service to clients.
• Accurately and efficiently collect field data and locating features, deliver data to the office, maintain accurate records of work and expenses.
• A lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years progressive experience in survey field operations with no less than 1 year as a survey crew chief.
• Good technical skills: behavioral traits of process oriented, steady, helpful, analytical, problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.
• Proficiency with survey equipment (total stations, data collectors and GPS equipment).
• Some overnight travel may be required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values & Culture.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay, paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and VEVRAA federal contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status and maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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