Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC is seeking a Survey Crew Chief/Party Chief in Ann Arbor, MI. You will manage daily field operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate surveys, while coordinating with project teams and maintaining documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and the ability to travel as needed; experience with survey instruments and data collection tools is preferred. Equal employment opportunity applies to all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience as crew chief or party chief in surveying.
• Competent with total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, and tablet PCs.
• Ability to travel for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR; readiness to meet company standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee field surveys including primary control, construction layout, and as-built surveys.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed (sketches, daily reports, timesheets).
• Coordinate with Project Surveyors, technicians and team members to align with schedules.
• Represent SAM professionally with clients, landowners and stakeholders.
• Read and interpret construction drawings to meet tolerances and standards.
• Ensure vehicles and field equipment are maintained, calibrated, and operational.
• Support project and team success with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Tools

Total stations

GNSS receivers

Data collectors

Tablet PCs

Trimble equipment

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief

US-MI-Ann Arbor

Job ID: 26-7978

# of Openings: 1

Category: Survey

Ann Arbor

Overview

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size.

SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence.

At SAM, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Responsibilities

The Survey Crew Chief manages the daily field operations of a land survey crew, ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and accurately. This role requires technical expertise, strong leadership, and a commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee field surveys - including primary control, construction layout, and as-built surveys - using the most efficient methods for data acquisition
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including sketches, daily reports, timesheets, and other required documentation
• Communicate regularly with Project Surveyors, technicians, and other team members to align with project schedules and monitor progress
• Represent SAM professionally when interacting with clients, landowners, and other stakeholders
• Read and interpret construction drawings and project specifications to ensure all work meets required tolerances and standards
• Ensure vehicles, instruments, and field equipment are properly maintained, calibrated, and operational
• Support project and team success by performing additional duties as needed

This role is ideal for individuals with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage field operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous industry experience, prior crew chief experience
• Competent operating total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, and tablet PCs
• Experience with Trimble equipment is preferred
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal)
• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in all-weather climates
• Ability to walk long distances through a variety of terrains and carry up to 80lbs
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company MVR standards.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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