Survey Crew Chief: Lead Field Ops in Geospatial Data

SAM; Newmarket (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Financial benefits (retirement, etc.)

Paid time off

Professional development

Perks at Work

Company recognition

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) seeks an experienced Crew Chief to supervise field survey crews for boundary, topographic, and construction layout tasks. You will plan data acquisition, coordinate with project managers, and ensure accurate field notes and reports.

The role requires outdoor work year-round, proficiency with robotic total stations, GNSS, and Trimble equipment, plus strong math and communication skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience; prior crew chief experience preferred.
• Competent operating robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, terrestrial 3D laser scanners, automatic and digital levels, tablet PCs.
• Experience with Trimble equipment preferred.
• Strong computer, technical, and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal).
• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a land survey crew for daily field operations (boundary, topographic, construction layout).
• Determine most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys.
• Communicate daily with project managers and technicians regarding schedule and progress.
• Interact professionally with client representatives and landowners.
• Anticipate, prevent, and solve problems within authority.
• Collect and interpret survey data and document field notes, sketches, and communications.
• Document all phases of land survey operations neatly and orderly.
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork.
• Maintain land surveying vehicle and field equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures, policies, and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years experience

Crew chief experience

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

Terrestrial 3D laser scanners

Trimble equipment

Strong math skills

Strong communication

Outdoors work year-round

Travel availability

Tools

Trimble equipment

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

Terrestrial 3D laser scanners

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) seeks an experienced Crew Chief to supervise field survey crews for boundary, topographic, and construction layout tasks. You will plan data acquisition, coordinate with project managers, and ensure accurate field notes and reports.

The role requires outdoor work year-round, proficiency with robotic total stations, GNSS, and Trimble equipment, plus strong math and communication skills. Travel may be required.