Survey Party Chief

Andersen James Group; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Company vehicle

Job summary

Andersen James Group is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations across diverse projects in the Fort Worth area. The role emphasizes outdoor work, delivering precise survey data, and mentoring a field crew while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will use modern surveying technology, collaborate with office staff and project teams, and perform tasks such as boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys, along with topographic and design surveys.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience leading a survey crew across boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, transportation and construction surveys.
• Hands-on experience with Trimble surveying equipment including robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations and ensure survey assignments are completed accurately, safely, and on schedule.
• Coordinate crew activities, guide team members, and maintain productive field operations.

Skills

Crew leadership

Surveying knowledge

Communication

Tools

Trimble equipment

Robotic total stations

GPS/GNSS systems

Data collectors

Job description

An established surveying and engineering firm in the Fort Worth area is looking for an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations across a variety of projects, including land development, transportation, utilities, and energy.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in producing accurate survey data, and can lead a field crew while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll work with modern surveying technology and collaborate with office personnel and project teams to keep work moving smoothly.

Project assignments may include boundary and easement surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, construction layout, topographic and design surveys, volume calculations, tree surveys, utility mapping, aerial surveying, and related fieldwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations and complete survey assignments accurately, safely, and within established project timelines.
• Coordinate crew activities, provide guidance to team members, and help maintain a productive work environment.
• Use GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic total stations, electronic data collectors, and other surveying instruments to gather field data and perform construction layout.
• Complete field calculations, stakeout work, and cut sheets while checking measurements and resolving discrepancies.
• Document daily activities, maintain detailed field notes, and submit survey data and photographs to the office in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with contractors, site supervisors, clients, and internal project staff as needed.
• Identify potential job-site hazards, ensure appropriate protective equipment is used, and reinforce safe work practices.
• Keep survey vehicles, instruments, and equipment in good working condition.

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of experience leading a survey crew, with a background in boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, transportation, and construction surveys.
• Hands-on experience with Trimble surveying equipment, including robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS systems, and data collectors.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and the ability to travel to project sites throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with field crews and office-based project teams.
• A dependable approach to work, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to plan field activities, troubleshoot technical issues, and make sound decisions on-site.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to help less-experienced crew members develop their skills.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This is an active, outdoor field position requiring the ability to work across uneven terrain and in changing weather conditions. Duties include extended periods of walking and standing, lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, digging, and performing construction staking. Brush clearing and other physically demanding field tasks may also be required.

Field crews may encounter heat, cold, rain, wind, direct sunlight, wildlife, vegetation, and other typical outdoor job-site conditions.

Schedule and Travel

• Full-time position with a standard 40-hour workweek.
• Flexible scheduling options, including five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days.
• Daily local travel to project sites throughout the DFW area.
• Company vehicle and fuel provided for work-related travel.
• Occasional weekday overnight travel may be necessary.
• Overtime may be available or required depending on project demands.

Compensation and Benefits

The employer offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
• Financial assistance toward dependent insurance coverage.
• Optional supplemental life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave following 12 months of employment.
• Paid time off available beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) matching and annual bonus opportunities.
• Employee assistance resources for personal, financial, legal, and wellness needs.
• Health Savings Account contributions.
• Pet insurance discounts and employee referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, leadership growth, and industry involvement.
• Regular team-building and employee engagement events.

Additional details regarding compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

The employer is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity laws.