Survey Crew Chief

Moore Engineering; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Comprehensive Benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Moore Engineering, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews, deliver precise survey data, and keep projects running smoothly. This hands-on, outdoors-oriented role emphasizes technical problem-solving and teamwork within Colorado communities.

The successful candidate will supervise technicians, coordinate field and office tasks, and ensure safety while maintaining high-quality field notes and data. We offer ownership-based rewards and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in civil engineering or surveying or equivalent experience.
• LSIT or minimum eight years as a crew chief.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Experience operating field equipment: Trimble GPS, Robotic, Total Station.
• Part 107 licensure is preferred.
• Physical work capability including lifting.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work of one or more survey technicians and meets deadlines by organizing, directing, and maintaining field crew production.
• Performs office and field tasks for land surveying and civil engineering projects, understanding project scope.
• Follows company procedures and state requirements to ensure data formats are correct.
• Communicates progress with Registered Land Surveyor and Office Manager in writing and verbally.
• Makes technical decisions when unsupervised within limits of authority.
• Maintains neat, accurate field notes and supervises sketches and data collection.
• Performs boundary survey calculations and manages client relations.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed and PPE is used.
• Records time, mileage, and field change orders for projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering or surveying or equivalent experience

Tools

Trimble GPS

Robotic

Total Station

Trimble Business Center

Trimble Geomatics Office

Job description

We're looking for a Survey Crew Chief who's ready to take charge of field crews, deliver precise survey data, and keep projects running smoothly. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives outdoors and enjoys technical problem-solving, this role is for you!

As a 100% employee-owned company, we all share responsibility for making Moore Engineering a rewarding workplace while providing critical engineering services to communities around the region. At Moore Engineering, we care about each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. It's this collective passion that drives excellence in everything we do.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the work of one or more survey technicians and meets deadlines by organizing, directing, and maintaining field crew production.
• Performs a variety of office and field tasks associated with land surveying and civil engineering projects obtained by the company, with the ability to thoroughly understand the requirements and scope of each project.
• Follows and complies with Company procedures and State requirements to ensure that field data is in the proper format.
• Communicates with Registered Land Surveyor and Office Manager, the progress of each assignment, by verbal and written communications.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and make technical decisions for projects assigned, within specified limits of authority.
• Provides and maintains neat and accurate field notes by recording all significant data, as well as supervising the crew’s preparation of sketches, notes, and electronic data collection.
• Responsible for boundary survey calculations and client relations.
• Ensures crew adheres to safety procedures and uses all personal safety equipment provided.
• Records time spent on each project, mileage reports, and field change orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree in civil engineering or surveying or equivalent experience
• LSIT or minimum of eight years of experience in a crew chief roll
• Part 107 licensure is preferred
• Must be able to operate survey field equipment, including Trimble GPS, Robotic, and Total Station
• Proficient with Trimble Business Canter and Trimble Geomatics Office
• Ability to perform physical work (i.e. strenuous walking, lifting 50 to 100 pounds, loading and unloading equipment, etc.)
• Ability to extract, understand, and maintain data collected in the field
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable

The culture at Moore Engineering, Inc. is built on our shared core values- Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Loyalty, and Kindness.

• Respect means that we honor our co-workers, appreciate cultural differences, and value all viewpoints brought in good faith.
• Integrity means we remain consistent and honest, and uphold our obligation to the health, safety, and welfare of the people at the center of our work.
• Accountability means we take responsibility for our actions, to commitments we make, and to our role in creating company success.
• Loyalty means we are dependable and faithful. Our relationships are built on earned mutual trust.
• Kindness means we care for each other and strive to enhance the human condition for our co-workers, friends, families, and communities.

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule: Work-life balance with flexible hours that fit your lifestyle.
• Employee Ownership: Build wealth while contributing to the company's success through our ESOP.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy health, wellness, and financial benefits that support you and your family.
• Opportunities for Growth: Advance your skills with mentorship and leadership opportunities.

For Colorado residents: The pay range for this position is $33.00/hour-$50.00/hour. The range displayed reflects salaries for the position based in Colorado locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and factors such as education, experience, credentials, and job-related skills. Certain positions are eligible for participation in incentive compensation programs.

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