Survey Crew Chief

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and advancement opportunities

Daily Per Diem when working away from Kansas City

Company-paid lodging when traveling

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects in Kansas City is seeking a skilled Survey Crew Chief to lead survey projects throughout the Midwest. This position involves supervising a survey crew, conducting field surveys, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and work standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 4 years of experience in surveying, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with Trimble surveying equipment. Competitive hourly rates and benefits like travel per diem are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Proficiency in surveying techniques and equipment.
• Willingness to travel for work assignments approximately 65% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a survey crew in field surveys.
• Prepare detailed field notes and reports documenting survey activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and industry standards.

Skills

Surveying techniques

Leadership and communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trimble surveying equipment

Robotic total stations

GPS receivers

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Survey Crew Chief in Kansas City, MO. The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for conducting a variety of survey assignments to include horizontal and vertical control, ROW and boundary retracements, DOT projects, railroad and municipal surveys throughout the Midwest. Experience utilizing Trimble equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a survey crew in conducting field surveys, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and maintaining high-quality work standards.
• Interact with engineers, other surveyors, and project managers to understand project requirements, provide updates on survey progress, and address any concerns or issues during the survey process.
• Conduct field surveys using total stations, GPS equipment, terrestrial scanning, UAS, levels, and other surveying instruments to collect accurate measurements and data.
• Ensure routine maintenance and calibration of surveying equipment is completed annually.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and replacements as needed.
• Ensure work truck maintenance is completed along with mileage logs and safety audits.
• Prepare detailed field notes, sketches, images, and reports documenting survey activities, observations, and findings.
• Maintain accurate records of survey data, equipment inventory, and project documentation.
• Implement quality control procedures, review survey data/reports for completeness and accordance with project requirements.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior surveyors to enhance their skills and knowledge in surveying techniques, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards governing surveying practices.

Required Experience

• 4+ years of experience working as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Proficiency in surveying techniques, methods, and equipment, utilizing robotic total stations, GPS receivers, and digital levels.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a crew and collaborate with Wilson & Company staff during project execution.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering accurate and reliable survey data.
• Familiarity with surveying software for data processing and analysis.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel for work assignments away from Kansas City (approximately 65% of the time). Rotations may involve 10 days of work outside the metro area, Monday through Wednesday, followed by a 4‑day weekend.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. FAA Part 107 UAS pilot license is preferred.
• Preference for candidates with Trimble surveying equipment experience.
• Will not be sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Perks & Benefits

• Mentorship and advancement opportunities.
• Support staff (PLS, CAD and geospatial technicians) assists with project understanding and goals.
• Daily Per Diem (GSA rate) when working away from Kansas City.
• Paid travel time to/from work sites.
• Company‑paid lodging (GSA rate) when traveling.

Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour (depending on experience).

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are proud to be an EEO employer.