Survey Crew Chief

S&F Land Services, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

S&F Land Services, LLC is seeking a skilled Phoenix Crew Chief to oversee project-level fieldwork in our Phoenix, AZ office. You will lead field survey activities, manage operations, and ensure deliverables meet our standards of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of surveying principles, experience with various surveying instruments, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

We offer competitive salaries, health insurance, and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license necessary.
• Ability to adhere to S&F Standards and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Manager regarding assignment, including scope, schedule, and budget details.
• Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as total stations.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data.

Skills

Effective communication

Surveying principles and practices

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher and/or Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT)

Tools

Total stations

Static scanners

GPS equipment

Job description

Job Title: Phoenix Crew Chief

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Position Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

We are a Land Surveying and Remote Sensing firm with an amazing team in our Phoenix, AZ office. We utilize conventional survey methods, terrestrial LiDAR (3D scanning) and UAS aerial LiDAR and photogrammetric mapping to produce standardized and/or customizable deliverables to our clients. Our team tackles topographic and boundary/ROW projects large and small throughout the southwest - supporting projects for federal, state, city, utility, transportation, power/energy, industrial, and private residential/commercial development.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead project-level fieldwork requiring advanced knowledge of surveying principles, practices, and equipment. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our surveying operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, a commitment to following established company standards, and the ability to collaborate within a team environment. As a Survey Crew Chief, you will be responsible for overseeing field survey activities, managing field crew operations, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Manager regarding assignment, including scope, schedule, and budget details. Participate in kick-off meeting.
• Communicate with Survey Field Technician regarding assignment.
• Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as total stations, static scanners, and GPS equipment
• Perform differential level circuits with level rods from benchmarks to establish project elevations.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data, using notes, drawings, sketches, and inked tracings.
• Conduct surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and human-made structures on the earth's surface, underground, and underwater - using electronic distance‑measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Search for section corners, property monuments, and other evidence of occupation.
• Set and recover stakes, marks, and other monumentation.
• Establish horizontal and vertical control.
• Maintain company equipment and vehicles.
• Perform manual labor, such as cutting brush for lines, carrying heavy items like stakes and rebar, and other equipment needed to perform work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or higher and/or Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to understand and adhere to S&F Standards and Procedures.
• Experience communicating effectively with others.
• Knowledge of how to use network drives, email, and management systems as dictated by project requirements.
• Possess proficiency in units of measure, coordinate systems and translations to proper coordinate datums and basis of bearings.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be frequently required to stand, talk, or hear. There is also frequent sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Sick leave.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule options.
• Employee wellness programs.