Survey Crew Chief

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Town of Texas, Addison (WI, IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving communities through exceptional engineering and geomatics solutions. As a Survey Crew Chief, you will lead a field survey crew, ensuring high-quality data collection while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. This role offers growth opportunities, competitive pay, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. If you're self-motivated and eager to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in survey field operations.
• Proficiency with survey equipment and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Operate a field survey crew and ensure quality and safety.
• Organize field work and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Survey Field Operations

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Total Stations

Data Collectors

GPS Equipment

Job description

Description

At McKim & Creed, we are an employee-owned firm with more than 800 employees in offices throughout the U.S. including NC, SC, FL, VA, GA, TX, LA and PA with a culture centered around "People Helping People" grounded by our core values (1) respect for people, (2) customer satisfaction, (3) continuous improvement, (4) safety and (5) ownership, which drives our mission to deliver exceptional engineering and geomatics solutions. We are a leading top 150 ENR-ranked firm seeking highly motivated Survey Crew Chief inspired to elevated and grow your career to the next level.

WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.


• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave


• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.


• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.


• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more


• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.


• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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YOUR DAY-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Responsible for the operation of a field survey crew.


• Major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, clarity, meets regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, meeting schedules, within budgets, and responsive service to clients.


• Organize field work, direct crew members, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locating features, deliver data to the office, maintain accurate records of work and expenses.


• Some overnight travel may be required.


• Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• High School Diploma or GED.


• 3+ years progressive experience in survey field operations with no less than 1 year as a survey crew chief


• Good technical skills: behavioral traits of process oriented, steady, helpful, analytical, problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.


• Proficiency with survey equipment (total stations, data collectors and GPS equipment).


• Some overnight travel may be required.


• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.


• Aligned to McKim & Creed's Core Values & Culture.


• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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