Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief - MI

Spicer Group Inc.; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)-match program

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Days

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Excellent Working Conditions

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking a Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief to support major infrastructure projects in Michigan, focusing on construction staking and field surveys with GNSS, robot total stations, UAS and LiDAR. This is a long-term leadership opportunity within a multi-disciplinary firm.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate with clients, and ensure adherence to safety and company procedures while delivering accurate survey data and reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Advanced knowledge of the Crew Chief role is preferred.
• Ability to effectively lead and direct a group of survey technicians.
• Strong communication skills, works well with staff and clients.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in all type of weather.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support working independently but under limited direction.
• Directs field survey activities for projects under supervision.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Performs field survey activities following industry standards.
• Discusses job assignments with clients and contractors.
• Maintains organization of job files and data storage.
• Performs surveying computations and uses GNSS/robotic instruments.
• Plans daily activities across multiple schedules.
• Keeps survey equipment in good condition.
• Maintains communication with crew and office staff.

Skills

Lead survey crews

GNSS knowledge

Robotic total station

Field plotting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or related college courses

Tools

GNSS equipment

Robotic total station

Job description

SURVEY CREW CHIEF / PARTY CHIEF GEOSPATIAL SERVICE LINE MICHIGAN POSITION SUMMARY

Spicer Group is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief to join our surveying operations. This is a unique opportunity that requires an individual with experience and understanding of construction projects and construction staking operations in support of major 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. This is a long-term career opportunity to become a leader on our surveying team.

THE COMPANY

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. 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 was given the prestigious 2026 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award, recognized by PSMJ.

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, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k)-match program
• Paid Holidays
• Sick and Vacation Days
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Excellent Working Conditions
• Work-Life Balance
• Fitness Reimbursement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical support working independently but under limited direction of Staff Surveyors, Project Surveyors, Regional Survey Manager or Geospatial Director
• 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 Geospatial Service Line 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
• Communicate 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 timesheets, data logs, topographic and staking reports, and manages field change orders
• Provides input to Supervisor and Service Line Director for the formal performance evaluation of crew members under responsible charge
• Able to work independently, when appropriate using robotic instruments and GNSS
• Participates in Geospatial Service Line and/or crew training
• Able to perform physically demanding work in all types of weather

Physical presence is an essential function of this job. The list of specific duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a logical assignment to the position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of the Crew Chief role
• Ability to effectively lead and direct a group of survey technicians
• Strong communication skills, works well with staff and clients
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in all type of weather
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years experience working as a crew chief/party chief
• Associates degree or Engineering/Surveying related college courses a plus
• Certified Survey Technician Level II or III (CST III)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

We appreciate your interest in Spicer Group! Your skills and work history will help with evaluating your qualifications for the position(s) that interest you. Spicer Group is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and shall consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, gender, genetic information, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or any other legally-protected characteristic. Please contact [e-mail] if you would like to explore or request a reasonable accommodation.