Survey Crew Chief

Potomac Valley Surveys; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home company vehicle with fuel/MA

$300 monthly health insurance stipend

IRA matching

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development and licensure

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Potomac Valley Surveys, based in Poolesville, Maryland, is seeking a Full-Time Survey Crew Chief to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead a survey crew in the field and oversee a range of surveying activities including boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys.

You will operate GPS, total stations, levels, and drones, and ensure data quality through meticulous calculations and checks. A strong emphasis on safety and crew development is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years land surveying experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Familiarity with Maryland surveying standards and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a survey crew in the field, ensuring high-quality work.
• Oversee and perform boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys.
• Operate and manage survey equipment (GPS, total stations, levels, drones).
• Collect, process, and verify field data, performing necessary calculations.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure compliance with specs and regulations.
• Lead daily safety meetings and enforce safe work practices.
• Maintain and calibrate survey equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Quality control

Safety leadership

Field calculations

Tools

GPS/GNSS

Total stations

Digital levels

Data collectors

AutoCAD

Carlson software

GIS/LiDAR

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Potomac Valley Surveysis a well-established land surveying and development consulting firm based in Poolesville, Maryland. We provide high-quality boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, and construction surveying services, along with development consulting, to builders, developers, architects, and homeowners throughout Maryland.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Survey Crew Chiefto join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a survey crew in the field, ensuring high-quality work and professional development of team members
• Oversee and perform a variety of surveys including boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys
• Operate and manage survey equipment (GPS, total stations, levels, drones, etc.) while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency
• Collect, process, and verify field data, performing necessary calculations to meet project requirements
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure all work complies with project specifications, company standards, and state regulations
• Prioritize crew safety by leading daily safety meetings (Job Safety Analyses), identifying hazards, and enforcing safe work practices
• Maintain and calibrate survey equipment and company vehicles to ensure they are always in excellent working condition

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Survey Crew Chief or senior surveyor with strong expertise in boundary, topographic, construction stakeout, and ALTA surveys
• Proficient in operating modern survey equipment including GPS/GNSS, total stations, digital levels, and data collectors
• Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD and Carlson software (or similar); experience with GIS, LiDAR, or photogrammetry is a plus
• Strong leadership and team mentoring skills with a demonstrated commitment to crew safety and quality control
• Ability to perform accurate field calculations, data processing, and basic report preparation
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and comfort operating vehicles on local job sites
• Familiarity with Maryland surveying standards and regulations is preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and performance
• Take-home company vehicle with fuel and maintenance provided
• $300 monthly health insurance stipend to support purchase of a plan on the ACA Marketplace
• IRA matching program
• $50,000 company-paid life insurance policy
• Generous paid vacation and holidays
• Paid professional development and licensure support
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant continuing education

Experience:

• Land surveying: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Poolesville, MD 20837 (Required)

Work Location: In person