Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief

Spicer Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Survey Crew Chief to lead surveying operations in Northern Ohio. This role involves overseeing field survey activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and utilizing advanced surveying technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in surveying techniques and excellent communication skills. Join a company that values growth, integrity, and teamwork, while offering opportunities for ownership and professional development. If you are passionate about surveying and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) Match Program

Profit Sharing

Merit Bonus Program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Fitness Membership Reimbursement

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a crew chief or party chief required.
• Knowledge of GNSS and robotic total station operation is essential.
• Strong communication and project management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct field survey activities and provide technical support to the crew.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and company standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients and manage project schedules.

Skills

Surveying Techniques

GNSS Knowledge

Robotic Total Station Operation

Trigonometry and Geometry

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Survey Technician Level II or III

Associates Degree in Engineering/Surveying

Tools

UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems)

Mobile LiDAR

Static Laser Scanning

Multibeam Sonar

Metrology Tools

Job description

SURVEY CREW CHIEF II / PARTY CHIEF II POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief for our Northern Ohio surveying operations. Immediate needs require someone with an understanding of construction projects and construction staking operations in support of major ODOT infrastructure projects. This person must be driven, hardworking, and highly motivated. Support will be provided to leverage and help grow the surveying practice using the latest in surveying technology, including UAS, mobile LiDAR, static laser scanning, single and multibeam sonar, metrology and industrial measurement tools, and the very latest in robotics and GNSS surveying.

THE COMPANY

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary surveying and engineering company, with significant business emphasis and investment in its surveying capabilities. With offices in Michigan and Georgia, Spicer Group is expanding its geographic footprint to the Ohio region to bring its depth of technology and resources, unwavering commitment to quality work, customer service, and extreme responsiveness to the Ohio market. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams.

Spicer Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including sick, vacation, and holiday pay; fitness membership reimbursement; a 401(k)-match program; profit sharing; highly attractive merit bonus program, health, dental, and vision insurance options; and much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical support working independently but under limited direction of Staff Surveyors, Project Surveyors or the Regional Survey Manager
• Provides direction and guidance to technicians, and directs the field survey activities for small and large projects under minimal supervision of a senior staff member
• Adheres to established company policies, follows all survey service group procedures, and assures the crew follows standard procedures
• Performs field survey activities in accordance with standards set by the company, state statutes, and the surveying industry best practices
• Discusses job assignments with clients, contractors, and other external sources
• Responsible for the organization of job files for data storage, field notes, reports, and drawings
• Performs trigonometry, geometry, algebra, coordinate geometry and various surveying computations
• Operates and has knowledge of GNSS and robotic total station functions and capabilities
• Good understanding of leveling practices, allowable closures, loop constraints, balancing and best industry practices
• Assures crew adheres to procedures in the safety manual and uses all personal safety equipment provided
• Plans daily activities considering possible multiple project schedules to ensure efficient completion of the work
• Maintains assigned vehicle and survey equipment to ensure everything is kept neat, clean and in top working condition
• Communicates with the entire crew and office staff about all aspects of the project and progress
• Works without direct day-to-day supervision and makes technical and supervisory decisions for projects assigned within specified limits of authority
• Prepares daily time sheets, data logs, topographic and staking reports, and manages field change orders
• Provides input to Supervisor and Service Area Manager for the formal performance evaluation of crew members under responsible charge
• Able to work independently, when appropriate using robotic instruments and GNSS
• Participates in Survey Department and / or crew training
• Able to perform physically demanding work in all types of weather

EDUCATION / REGISTRATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Certified Survey Technician Level II or III a plus
• Associates degree or Engineering / Surveying related college courses a plus

EXPERIENCE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Minimum 5+ years experience working as a crew chief / party chief
• Hard working, driven, determined to succeed
• Remains calm under pressure
• Works well with others, communicates well with staff and clients