Survey Crew Chief

OHM Advisors; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community advancement firm as a Survey Crew Chief, where you will play a pivotal role in leading survey projects and ensuring quality and safety standards. This position offers the chance to work with a talented team dedicated to advancing communities through innovative solutions. You will be responsible for managing survey crews, providing technical expertise, and ensuring compliance with regulations. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for surveying and community development, this is an exciting opportunity to grow in a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Company Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

401(k) with Employer Matching

Paid Professional Association Membership

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in land surveying with technical expertise.
• Strong mathematical skills, especially in trigonometry and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey crew, assign tasks, and oversee project execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality assurance.

Skills

Land Surveying

Mathematics (Trigonometry, Geometry)

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Education

5 years' Land Surveying Experience

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Survey Equipment

Survey Software

Job description

Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 750+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You’ll Contribute to OHM Advisors

The Survey Crew Chief is the foundation of the survey team, providing technical expertise with the survey equipment, software, standards, and data reporting. This is a growth position, looking for a person willing to take on responsibility and stay current with technology. An engaged and driven technician is highly valued at OHM and a critical part of the team.

Your Responsibilities

• Work with Professional Surveyors to establish project plan and objectives, including timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedule.
• Direct Survey Crew members by assigning responsibilities and overseeing all work performed by the Survey Crew, including checking calculations and notes.
• Understand project scope and convey requirements to the Survey Crew.
• Oversee survey work to ensure safe work environments by complying with the company and/or site-specific health and safety plans (e.g., proper personal protection equipment, obtaining and maintaining First Aid and CPR certification, etc.).
• Provide technical expertise in topographic, construction, and boundary surveying techniques.
• Provide input on surveying and construction-related issues, procedures, practices, protocols, and methods.
• Ensure survey crew performance and provide leadership to field crews, including training, supervising, coaching, and mentoring crew members and less-experienced crew chiefs.
• Have the authority to use assigned resources to meet timelines, schedules, budgets, and profit objectives.
• Review quality control and quality assurance procedures, as necessary.
• Perform survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile, and cross-section surveys.
• Calculate parcel and lot line locations and/or easement lines using taxation information and/or title information.
• Prepare easement and right-of-way descriptions and documents, with drawings if required.
• Process field data and review field data from other crews.
• Perform physical tasks such as carrying and maneuvering up to 50 lbs., line clearing, pounding stakes, setting monuments, and locating critical underground objects.
• Record field notes legibly and accurately while following company standards and operating guidelines.
• Share project information and other field observations deemed pertinent to the project.
• Ability to work mainly in the field and in the office (when required).
• Understand state and local regulations regarding surveying standards and practices.
• Effectively communicate information to staff and leadership team.
• Check the accuracy of completed work and work with the direct supervisor to ensure compliance with QA/QC program.

Requirements:

Education, Experience & Licensure:

• 5 years' Land Surveying Experience
• Must have experience in all types of surveying equipment and procedures.
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license.

Technical Skills:

• Strong aptitude for mathematics, specifically trigonometry and geometry.
• Familiarity with DOT survey standards preferred.
• Proven ability to manage people and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Physical requirements include indoor and outdoor work, various temperatures and weather conditions, driving, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, kneeling, crawling, walking, sitting, and standing. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership.
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.