Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief - Construction Staking

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC is seeking a Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief for construction staking. The role supervises field crews, plans data acquisition, and ensures accurate recording of survey data across boundary, topo, and layout tasks.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience, familiarity with Trimble gear, and strong communication. Willingness to travel and work outdoors year-round is required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience; crew chief experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet MVR standards.
• Experience operating robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, and levels.
• Experience with Trimble equipment preferred.
• Strong communication, math, and technical skills.
• Able to work outdoors year-round, lift up to 80 lbs, and travel as needed.
• Proven work history and team player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a land survey crew for daily field operations, including boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys.
• Determine efficient data acquisition plans from primary control to construction layout and as‑built surveys.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and project specifications.
• Communicate daily with project managers, engineers, and technicians about schedules and progress.
• Interact professionally with client representatives and landowners.
• Anticipate, prevent, and solve problems within authority.
• Document survey data with accurate field notes, sketches, and communications.
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork.
• Maintain survey vehicles and field equipment; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Technical skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Trimble equipment

GNSS receivers

Laser scanners

Total stations

Digital levels

Field data radios

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief - Construction Staking

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Job ID: 26-8072
# of Openings: 1
Category: Survey
Continental United States

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

• Supervise a land survey crew for the daily field operations of gathering data for various surveys including boundary, topographic, and construction layout
• Determine most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys ranging from primary control through construction layout and as‑built surveys, as needed
• Read and interpret construction drawings/plans and understand all aspects of the land survey project specifications and tolerances
• Communicate daily with project managers, engineers, and technicians regarding land survey project schedule and work progress
• Interact professionally with client representatives and landowners
• Anticipate, prevent, and solve problems within authority
• Collect/interpret survey data and document accurate 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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience; prior crew chief experience preferred
• Valid, current driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards required
• 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
• Able to work outdoors year‑round in all types of weather conditions and environments and carry up to 80lbs
• Available to travel/stay out of town for work as needed

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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