Survey Crew Chief

Volkert; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkert, a top design firm, seeks a motivated Survey Crew Chief for its Midwest Region in Lexington, KY. The role involves supervising survey crews, ensuring effective communication with clients, and performing various survey tasks. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, strong leadership, and communication skills. This role supports a commitment to sustainability and innovative project solutions.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Wellness incentives

Employee referral program

Flexibility and positive work/life balance

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on a survey crew.
• Experience in construction staking, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys.
• Gas pipeline surveying experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a crew conducting field surveys.
• Communicates effectively with clients and project managers.
• Manages projects with minimal supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for a motivated Survey Crew Chief to support our Midwest Region in Lexington, KY .

The Survey Crew Chief position reports to the Survey Project Manager. This position will require overnight travel and working outside in all weather conditions. Applicant must be able to pass a drug and background test to obtain security badge clearance.

What you’ll be doing :

• Supervises a crew which conducts field surveys as defined by the project manager
• Accomplishes majority of survey tasks with limited interaction with supervisors and / or Land Surveyors
• Communicates effectively with, and meets the needs of the client representative, governing agent and public representatives involved in each project; keeps the client field representative informed as to progress and problems and notifies when job is complete
• Communicates effectively with project manager as to project progress, problems, client change requests and job completion

What you need to have :

• 5+ years of experience working on a survey crew with ability to lead crew
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in construction staking, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys
• Gas pipeline surveying experience is preferred
• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills, including attention to detail
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member : Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environmentExercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problemsBe able to communicate effectively- verbal and writtenBe able to multi-task in a team environment
• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work / life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life / AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.