Survey Crew Chief

CME Associates; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life & disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey crews on large, multi-discipline projects. The role involves planning daily operations, coordinating with clients and project managers, and ensuring accurate field notes and timely data transfer to the office.

Candidates should have 8–10+ years in surveying with leadership experience, strong Trimble and Civil 3D skills, and a readiness to work in the field with some office duties.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in surveying with crew leadership experience.
• 5+ years as Survey Crew Chief or similar leadership role.
• Experience leading field crews on transportation, municipal, land development, and boundary surveys.
• Willingness to work primarily in the field with some office tasks.
• Experience in topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and boundary surveys; elevation certificates helpful.
• Fluent with Trimble equipment; lidar experience a plus.
• Knowledge of UDOT safety standards and local practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crews and plan daily field operations.
• Communicate with project managers and clients; ensure schedules and quality deliverables.
• Perform and supervise boundary retracement and topographic surveys.
• Maintain clear, informative field notes and transfer data to office.
• Identify potential construction challenges and report to the office team.
• Support both field and office tasks as needed.

Skills

Survey leadership

Field operations planning

Auto field data collection

Quality deliverables

MVR & fleet compliance

Knowledge of safety standards

Topographic and ALTA surveys

Trimble equipment proficiency

Civil 3D / TBC proficiency

Technical report writing

Tools

Trimble equipment

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

MS Office

Job description

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Survey Crew Chief, you will have the opportunity to be involved in large, multi-discipline projects while developing diverse skill sets.

Key Responsibilities

• Competent in using conventional survey equipment and GPS systems in the collection of data or the placement of construction control. Including digital levels.
• Well-versed in all field techniques related to boundary retracement, design support, and construction surveying support, topographic mapping, and Right of Way mapping.
• Responsible for clear, informative, and accurate field notes.
• Efficiently complete daily topographic, boundary and control surveys for design and construction surveys
• Communicate with the client’s on-site representatives, when needed, to ensure satisfaction with work performed and the communication of his needs to the office support team.
• Identify and report unique or potential construction difficulties to the office support team
• Analyze survey maps, locate monumentation and physical evidence required in the retracement of property lines
• Ensures that field information is accurately collected and transferred to the office support team
• Comfortable performing field and office tasks.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

This position requires the operation of a company vehicle. All candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. Employment is contingent upon meeting Horrocks' Fleet & Safety minimum requirements. Candidates will be asked to provide consent for the MVR check as part of the hiring process.

• 8-10+ years of progressively responsible surveying experience, including experience leading field survey crews on transportation, municipal, land development, and boundary surveying projects.
• 5+ years of experience serving as a Survey Crew Chief or equivalent leadership role, with demonstrated ability to plan daily field operations, assign work, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality deliverables.
• Proven ability to lead and develop survey crews, maintain project schedules, coordinate with project managers and clients, and resolve field-related challenges independently.
• Must be willing and able to initially work primarily in the field, but also have the ability to work on office tasks
• Experience in topographic surveys, transportation surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, land boundary surveys, subdivisions and records of survey, elevation certificates, construction staking, and data management. Exposure to first and second-order control surveys is a plus
• Fluent with Trimble equipment. Mobile, aerial, and ground-based lidar scanning experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Office, and MS Office. OPUS solution experience and point cloud exposure are a plus
• Experience in using linework codes with Topo Surveys
• Knowledge of UDOT and local safety standards

Benefits

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off