Survey Crew Chief

PS&S; Wall Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development program

Flexible work options (remote, hybrid,

On-site and remote work

Job summary

PS&S, a multi-disciplined architecture and engineering firm, seeks a Survey Crew Chief based in Wall, NJ. You will lead a field survey crew, oversee day-to-day survey operations, and perform topographic, control, and as-built surveys using Robotic Total Station and Leica software.

Candidates should have 5+ years of crew management experience, strong communication, and a valid driver's license. Remote, hybrid, and on-site work options are available, with competitive pay and benefits at PS&S.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience managing a survey crew.
• Experience with field surveys and mapping.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the field survey crew and daily operations.
• Perform preliminary, location, construction, topographic, and other surveys.
• Manage field crew; data collection and processing.
• Operate Robotic Total Station and Leica software.
• Maintain survey equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Field surveying

Crew management

Robotic Total Station

Leica software

Microsoft Office

Data processing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Leica GPS

GPS equipment

Job description

Overview

PS&S is an award winning "one-stop shop” of architecture and engineering excellence, which was established in 1962. The depth and breadth of our expertise has helped PS&S grow into a firm offering multi-disciplined, full-service architecture, engineering, design, environmental and surveying consulting services. PS&S is proud to be named NJBIZ Best Places to Work NJ 2025 and 2026.

Overview

PS&S is an award winning "one-stop shop” of architecture and engineering excellence, which was established in 1962. The depth and breadth of our expertise has helped PS&S grow into a firm offering multi-disciplined, full-service architecture, engineering, design, environmental and surveying consulting services. PS&S is proud to be named NJBIZ Best Places to Work NJ 2025 and 2026.

Position Summary

The Survey Crew Chief will lead an assigned field survey crew, overseeing daily activities including preliminary, location, construction, property, control, topographic, and other engineering surveys. This position will be based in our Wall, NJ office.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments designed to develop professional plans requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Mange field survey crew members.
• Experienced operating Robotic Total Station and Leica software.
• Responsible for daily operations of a survey crew.
• Performing calculations for layouts.
• Experience with field equipment, including Robotic survey equipment, Leica software, Leica GPS preferred but will accept other equipment experience.
• Perform control surveys, topographic surveys, and as-built surveys.
• Data collection and GPS field data processing experience a plus.
• Experience with office software such as Microsoft Office Suite ( Excel, Word) and Adobe
• Comfortable moving data files in a network environment.
• Responsible for survey vehicle and survey vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications And Requirements

• 5 years’ experience managing a survey crew.
• Experience in mapping and agency experience projects a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Minimum high school diploma
• Capable of completing math calculations
• Must be flexible to work both day and night shifts, including extended hours and varying schedules, to meet project deadlines and field conditions.
• Valid clean driver's license.
• Ability to do travel work a plus

What We Offer

• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
• We foster an up-beat, creative, and fun environment.
• We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including remote, hybrid and on-site.
• We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
• Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, credentials, internal equity, market data, and geographic location.
• This position may be subject to New Jersey/ New York State prevailing wage laws as outlined in Articles the appropriate State’s Labor Law. The prevailing wage rates are determined by the State Department of Labor and can vary based on the location and type of work.
• Candidates must be based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where differences and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued. We look to continually diversify our team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.