Survey Crew Chief

Socket.dev; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Plan

Professional Society Memberships

Professional Development

Referral Bonuses

Employee Recognition Program

Team Events

Job summary

Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. (MRA) in Laurel, Maryland, seeks a Survey Crew Chief to execute boundary, topographic, and construction stakeout surveys using robotic total stations and GPS/GNSS equipment.

The role requires independence as a one-person crew while coordinating with project managers and field teams; strong communication is essential, and AutoCAD familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Function effectively as a one-person crew using robotic and GPS equipment.
• Know-how in construction layout, cut sheets, and survey calculations including boundary and title surveys.
• Experience with topographic surveys and field data collection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• AutoCAD familiarity is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years as survey crew member or party chief.

Responsibilities

• Perform boundary, topographic, and construction stakeout surveys.
• Utilize robotic total stations and GPS/GNSS equipment to collect accurate survey data.
• Work independently as a one-person robotic survey crew while coordinating with project managers and field teams.
• Interpret construction plans, cut sheets, and perform survey calculations.
• Conduct field data collection for topographic and boundary surveys.

Skills

Robotic survey equipment

GPS/GNSS

One-person crew leadership

Construction stakeout

Boundary/topographic surveys

AutoCAD familiarity

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. (MRA) is looking for a dedicated Survey Crew Chief to join our team in Laurel, Maryland. In this role, you will play a crucial part in executing boundary, topographic, and construction surveys. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automated survey instrumentation and a solid understanding of construction plans and stakeout techniques.

• Perform boundary, topographic, and construction stakeout surveys.
• Utilize robotic total stations and GPS/GNSS equipment to collect accurate survey data.
• Ability to work independently as a one-person robotic survey crew while coordinating with project managers and field teams.
• Interpret construction plans, cut sheets, and perform survey calculations.
• Conduct field data collection for topographic and boundary surveys.

Key qualifications include:

• Function effectively as a one-person crew utilizing cutting-edge robotic and GPS equipment.
• Working knowledge of construction layout, cut sheets, and survey calculations, as well as boundary and title surveys.
• Experience with topographic surveys and the collection of survey data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD is an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a survey crew or party chief role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We believe in taking care of our team—professionally, personally, and everything in between. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

• Competitive Salarywith generousPaid Time OffandPaid Holidaysto support your work-life balance
• Annual Bonus Potential– your hard work deserves to be rewarded
• Comprehensive Health Coverage– including Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Peace of Mind– with Company-paidLife Insuranceand bothShort- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Invest in Your Future– through our401(k) with Company Match
• Education Assistance Program– helping you continue to grow and learn
• Employee Assistance Program– free access to short-term counseling, financial coaching, legal consultations, life coaching, and more
• Peak Health Wellness Plan– personalized nurse consultations, no-cost lab work, and ongoing wellness support
• Stay Connected & Inspired– withfree memberships to professional societies
• Professional Development– Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, and Software Training to help you reach your goals
• Referral Bonuses– bring great people on board and get rewarded
• Recognition That Matters– we celebrate achievements big and small with ourEmployee Recognition Program
• Team Spirit & Fun– enjoy company picnics, events, and a welcoming, supportive work environment

We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof. #MRAWorkable