Survey Crew Chief

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief in Norwell, MA (also consider Boston, MA or Hartford, CT) to oversee day-to-day field activities supporting transportation projects. You will lead field crews, ensure accurate data collection, and coordinate tasks with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires 3+ years of surveying experience, strong leadership and communication, and proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and MS Office. Travel and outdoor work are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of surveying practices, field procedures, and industry standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD and Micro Station preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead field crew members through daily survey assignments, ensuring safe, efficient field operations and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Perform record research, construction stakeout, boundary, topographic, transportation, and utility surveys using total stations, data collectors, and GPS.
• Review plans, documents, and project materials to plan and execute surveying tasks and establish goals.
• Create and verify field sketches and computations related to traversing, map interpretation, and layout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma required

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us:

Take Charge in the Field as a Survey Crew Chief — Lead Operations, Strengthen Teams, Deliver High-Quality Results

Are you a skilled survey professional who enjoys taking ownership of field operations and guiding crews through complex project sites? Do you thrive in hands‑on environments where leadership, problem‑solving, and attention to detail drive success?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Norwell, MA; Boston, MA; or Hartford, CT. In this role, you will oversee day‑to‑day field activities that support critical transportation projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong team coordination. This opportunity is ideal for a driven leader who combines technical expertise with a collaborative approach and takes pride in delivering reliable, high‑quality survey data.

What You'll Do:

• Direct and lead field crew members through daily survey assignments, ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑coordinated field operations in alignment with safety protocols and quality assurance standards
• Perform record research, construction stakeout, boundary, topographic, transportation, and utility surveys utilizing total stations, data collectors, and GPS
• Review legal documents, plans, and project materials to accurately plan and execute surveying projects and task goal establishment
• Create and verify field sketches and field computations related to traversing, map interpretation, and layout

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience required
• Strong knowledge of surveying practices, field procedures, and industry standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred; knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and team‑coordination skills with the ability to represent the firm professionally with clients and the broader public
• Ability to lift and carry equipment over uneven terrain and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license required with the ability to travel short‑term
• NSPS‑CST Level II certification preferred; LSIT preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Lead field efforts on a wide range of impactful transportation infrastructure projects
• Work alongside talented surveyors, engineers, and project teams who value accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Grow your career in a supportive environment with opportunities to expand your technical skillset and leadership capabilities

Curious how CHA’s Survey Geospatial team is shaping mobility and infrastructure? Explore our work at: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.

Salary Range:

$32.00 - $40.00

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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