Survey Crew Chief: Lead Field Ops & Career Growth

Atwellgroup; Broadview Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible schedules

Travel vouchers

401K match

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations on residential, commercial, and large-scale development projects. You will perform boundary, topographic, and construction surveys, using Trimble total stations and GPS to collect precise data and ensure project accuracy.

The role emphasizes independent work, team leadership, and effective communication with contractors and engineers. Willingness to travel overnight is preferred as projects span multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Proven expertise in construction staking, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, topographic, boundary, and as-built surveys.
• Trimble equipment experience preferred.
• Strong communication with contractors, inspectors, and team leaders.
• Proactive approach to solving problems and getting work done right.
• Willingness to travel overnight occasionally (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, topographic, construction layout, and as-built surveys for land development projects.
• Operate Trimble total stations, GPS, and data collectors to capture high-quality data.
• Double-check field calculations to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Establish and locate vertical and horizontal control points with precision.
• Record detailed field notes and prepare accurate as-built documentation.
• Work independently or guide a team member through layout and setup.
• Solve on-site challenges and communicate with contractors and engineers.

Skills

Survey Crew Chief

Field surveying

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Trimble equipment

Communication

Willingness to travel

Tools

Trimble total stations

GPS receivers

Data collectors

Job description

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations on residential, commercial, and large-scale development projects. You will perform boundary, topographic, and construction surveys, using Trimble total stations and GPS to collect precise data and ensure project accuracy.

The role emphasizes independent work, team leadership, and effective communication with contractors and engineers. Willingness to travel overnight is preferred as projects span multiple sites.