Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief - Construction Staking

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Houston, TX seeks a Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief for construction staking to lead field crews and ensure data quality. You will supervise daily field operations, interpret drawings, coordinate with project managers, and maintain accurate field notes.

Responsibilities include planning data acquisition, documenting surveys, preparing reports, complying with safety rules, and traveling as needed to support projects across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience; crew chief experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and MVR per company standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise land survey crew for daily field operations (boundary, topographic, construction layout).
• Determine efficient data acquisition plan for field surveys and as-builts.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and project specs.
• Communicate with project managers and engineers about schedule and progress.
• Interact professionally with clients and landowners.
• Document field data, notes, and reports.
• Maintain equipment and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Crew chief experience

Land surveying

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Travel willingness

GNSS/Total stations

Safety awareness

Tools

Trimble equipment

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

Terrestrial 3D laser scanners

Digital levels

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief - Construction Staking

US-TX-Houston

Job ID: 26-8064

# of Openings: 2

Category: Survey

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

• 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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