Survey Crew Chief (UNION ROLE)

Tectonic ELS Services LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Tectonic is actively seeking an experienced full-time Union Survey Crew Chief to join our growing Land Surveying team in New York City. This position will lead a NYC-based survey crew supporting a variety of surveying projects throughout New York City and the surrounding area.

A Company vehicle will be provided for day-to-day work assignments. The essential functions include leading field activities, operating total stations, GPS, and data collectors; reviewing plans and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise day-to-day field crew activities.
• Operate survey instruments including total stations, GPS, and data collectors.
• Review and interpret civil plans and specifications for field surveys.
• Overtime availability and ability to obtain 40 Hour SST card.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day field activities of the survey crew.
• Operate survey instruments such as total stations, data collectors, and GPS.
• Coordinate field activities with Project Managers and other personnel.
• Maintain survey equipment and the company vehicle.

Skills

Surveying

Crew leadership

Total stations

GPS data collection

Field operations

Plan interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

AAS in Surveying

Tools

Nikon Nivo

Trimble robotic equipment

Data collectors

Job description

Position:Survey Crew Chief (UNION ROLE)

Location: Astoria, NY

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:1653-2026

# of Openings:1

Tectonic is actively seeking an experienced full-time Union Survey Crew Chief to join our growing Land Surveying team in New York City. This position will lead a NYC-based survey crew supporting a variety of surveying projects throughout New York City and the surrounding area. A Company vehicle will be provided for day-to-day work assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions of this position include leading and supervising the day-to-day field activities of a survey crew; operating survey instruments including total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other standard survey equipment; and performing field surveys utilizing source maps, previous survey data, photographs, engineering plans, computer records, and other relevant project information. The Crew Chief will conduct surveys to determine the locations of natural features and man-made structures on, above, and below the Earth’s surface; perform construction stakeout; lay out grids; and establish horizontal and vertical controls using engineering and construction plans. Additional responsibilities include reviewing and interpreting project plans and specifications, ensuring the accurate collection and documentation of field data, coordinating field activities with Project Managers, Surveyors, and other project personnel, directing subordinate members of the survey crew, and maintaining assigned survey equipment and the Company-provided vehicle. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of progressive land surveying experience, including experience leading or directing survey field crews;
• Strong working knowledge of total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other standard surveying equipment;
• Experience performing construction stakeout, topographic surveys, boundary-related field work, and horizontal and vertical control;
• Ability to independently review and understand civil construction, engineering, and architectural plans and specifications;
• Strong field judgment and ability to effectively organize and direct daily crew activities;
• Detail-oriented with the ability to perform necessary field calculations;
• Experience with Nikon Nivo and/or Trimble robotic equipment is a plus;
• Experience working on NYC infrastructure, transportation, utility, or other complex urban projects is a plus;
• Availability to work overtime as project needs require;
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; AAS in Surveying or a related field is a plus;
• 40 Hour SST card and applicable scaffolding training certifications, or the ability to obtain them; and

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of these positions, the employee is constantly required to assume a stationary position for prolonged periods of time, and handle inspect, and/or feel documents, materials, and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. The employee will also need to process manual and computer generated reports, and will be required to communicate using the Corporate e-mail and telephone systems. The employee is frequently required to move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending the landscape, and positioning themselves appropriately to access necessary materials and equipment; they are sometimes required to do so in hazardous conditions, such as in woods, water, snow, etc.. The employee must frequently lift and/or move equipment up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 75 lbs.. This position involves regularly operating a motor-vehicle, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time. In accordance with the level of visual detail required for this position, close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for this position in order to detect non-conformities.Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of these positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of these positions, the employee is constantly required to assume a stationary position for prolonged periods of time, and handle inspect, and/or feel documents, materials, and/or equipment relevant to the job and communicate about same. The employee will also need to process manual and computer generated reports, and will be required to communicate using the Corporate e-mail and telephone systems. The employee is frequently required to move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending the landscape, and positioning themselves appropriately to access necessary materials and equipment; they are sometimes required to do so in hazardous conditions, such as in woods, water, snow, etc.. The employee must frequently lift and/or move equipment up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 75 lbs.. This position involves regularly operating a motor-vehicle, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time. In accordance with the level of visual detail required for this position, close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for this position in order to detect non-conformities.Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of these positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PAY RANGE

Tectonic’s goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate’s work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position. The pay range and benefits package offered for this position are based upon a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pay Range: $48.07 / hour (Consulting Rate, Prevailing Wage and other rates paid as applicable)

Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E-Verify to verify employment authorization.