Survey Crew Chief – Lehigh Valley, PA
Verdantas is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead our survey team, oversee field projects, and support engineering and planning decisions in the Lehigh Valley, PA.
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate with project managers to understand survey requirements and objectives.
- Plan, prepare, and organize survey field projects, including the allocation of resources and equipment.
- Lead and supervise a survey crew, ensuring efficient and accurate operations.
- Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills of survey team members.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Conduct field surveys using various instruments such as total stations, GPS receivers, data collectors, drones, and 3D scanners.
- Ensure that surveys are conducted in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and legal requirements.
- Oversee the collection of accurate field data and measurements.
- Implement quality control measures to verify the accuracy and reliability of survey data.
- Review and analyze survey data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain and calibrate surveying instruments and equipment.
- Coordinate with the equipment manager to ensure all surveying tools are in good working condition.
- Communicate with clients to understand their surveying needs and address any concerns.
- Provide regular updates on project progress and ensure client satisfaction.
- Enforce and adhere to safety protocols during field surveys to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Promote a culture of safety within the survey team.
What You Bring:
- Associate degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field; higher education preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in land surveying, with at least 1 year in project management.
- Proficiency with surveying instruments and software.
- Capability to work primarily in outdoor environments, with occasional office work.
- Ability to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally, over substantial distances.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Drone license preferred.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent problem‑solving abilities.
Salary Range: $30 - $36 per hour. Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and licensing status.
Benefits:
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/veteran.