Survey Crew Chief

Halff Associates, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

8 holidays

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief in Midland, TX to lead a small field crew, manage daily field activities, and ensure accurate data collection for boundary, topographic, and construction surveys. The role emphasizes safety, coordination with the office, and mentorship of junior crew members.

You will operate GPS and robotic total stations, review plans, train staff, and travel to project sites as needed in a collaborative, employee-owned firm with strong career opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of field surveying experience with at least 1 year in a lead role.
• Ability to lead a 2–3 person crew outdoors and mentor team members.
• Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, digital levels, and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2- to 3-person field survey crew on boundary and topographic surveys.
• Plan daily field activities to meet schedules and safety standards.
• Interpret plans and CAD drawings to establish survey control.
• Operate GPS, robotic total stations, and data collectors.
• Train and mentor survey crew members and coordinate with office staff.
• Ensure data integrity and timely submission of survey results.
• Maintain equipment and promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Field surveying

Team mentoring

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS receivers

Robotic total stations

Digital levels

Electronic data collectors

Job description

Survey Crew Chief, Midland, TX

Halff has an immediate opening for a Survey Crew Chief to join our Survey team in Midland, TX. This junior-level leadership position is ideal for a motivated surveying professional who enjoys working outdoors, leading field operations, and mentoring crew members while supporting a wide range of land development, transportation, construction, and infrastructure projects.

As a Survey Crew Chief I, you will lead a 2- to 3-person survey crew and serve as the primary field representative responsible for collecting accurate survey data, maintaining safety standards, coordinating with office staff, and ensuring successful project execution. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced surveying technology while developing leadership skills within a collaborative, employee-owned organization.

Halff is a highly respected, employee-owned engineering and professional services firm with a people-focused culture and a commitment to creating long-term career opportunities. Our team members benefit from meaningful work, collaborative project environments, professional development opportunities, and the ability to share in the success of the company through employee ownership.

What you will do:

• Lead a 2- to 3-person field survey crew performing boundary, topographic, construction staking, control, and layout surveys.
• Plan and coordinate daily field activities to meet project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Interpret survey plans, maps, legal descriptions, CAD drawings, and construction documents to establish survey control and layout points.
• Operate and oversee survey equipment, including GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, and electronic data collectors.
• Perform boundary retracement, control, construction layout, staking, field measurements, and data collection while ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Upload, download, and review survey data prior to submission to ensure completeness and data integrity.
• Communicate with office staff, project managers, and field coordinators regarding project progress, scheduling needs, and field conditions.
• Troubleshoot technical and logistical challenges encountered in the field.
• Maintain accurate field notes, calculations, and project documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Survey Crew Members.
• Maintain survey equipment, vehicles, tools, and field supplies, including basic calibration and inventory tracking.
• Promote and model a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Travel to project sites as needed, including occasional extended assignments.

What you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of field surveying experience, including at least 1 year as a Survey Crew Chief or in a field leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of boundary, topographic, construction staking, and control surveys, including field procedures, measurement principles, calculations, and data collection methods.
• Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, digital levels, electronic data collectors, and other survey instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, legal descriptions, survey documents, and CAD drawings.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading, directing, and mentoring field crews.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data quality and accuracy.
• Effective verbal communication and coordination skills with the ability to professionally represent Halff with clients and stakeholders.
• Adaptability to changing project priorities and field conditions, with a commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and team success.
• Dependable and punctual, with the ability to work overtime as project needs require.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to safely operate company vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather and terrain conditions, including standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, and operating survey instruments, hand tools, and field equipment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with digital survey data workflows and data management.
• Knowledge of current surveying technologies and industry best practices.

The Halff Survey/Geospatial Solutions Advantage

• Highly qualified staff with land surveying and remote-sensing experience.
• Full array of surveying and mapping services using the most current national, state, local and ALTA/ACSM standards.
• Investment in advanced equipment, software and technologies.
• Culture of innovation, reliability, and consistency.
• 17 survey teams with 38 field crews.

Learn more about Halff's Survey/Geospatial Solutions services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.

Halff's Survey/Geospatial Solutions Services:

• Abstract research
• Bathymetry/hydrography
• Boundary/easements
• Broadband/fiber mapping
• Construction/volume calculations
• Design surveys
• Mobile lidar
• Scan-to-BIM/terrestrial lidar
• Survey control
• Tree surveys
• Topographic mapping
• Unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
• Utility mapping

Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed -- and purposed -- for people. Since 1950, we've creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here.

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia.For a full list of our location, click here.

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

Experience

1 years: Survey Crew Chief or field leadership experience (required)
5 years: Field surveying experience (required)

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