Survey Technician (Crew Chief) - Davenport, IA

Blew-; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching program

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Paid vacations

Paid parental leave

Per diem for overnight stays

Overtime incentives

Year-end bonuses

Boots and work attire apparel

Company Truck

Company Paid Cell Phone

Company Equipment

Job summary

Blew & Associates, P.A. seeks a Survey Crew Chief to oversee field surveying activities and ensure the quality of deliverables nationwide. You will lead crews, coordinate with project managers, and maintain survey equipment in the field.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years as a Survey Crew Chief, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with total stations, GPS, and Carlson AutoCAD. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Strong understanding of surveying concepts and practices.
• Proficient with survey equipment such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Part 107 license is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Carlson AutoCAD is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee survey activities in the field and ensure deliverable quality.
• Collect data for various survey types including ALTA, boundary, construction staking, and topographic surveys.
• Check and reduce raw field data, perform calculations, and download survey data.
• Perform project research as needed and follow project manager instructions.
• Communicate daily with the Field Project Manager about progress and schedule.
• Travel regionally and nationally; work overtime including weekends as needed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot survey equipment in the field.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Surveying concepts

Teamwork

Field data collection

Tools

Total Stations

GPS Receivers

Data Collectors

Carlson AutoCAD

Job description

Blew & Associates, P.A. is a leading national firm specializing in land surveying, engineering, and environmental services, boasting over 130 years of industry experience. We are seeking a Survey Crew Chief to meet the growing demands of our clients nationwide. The selected candidate will oversee survey activities conducted in the field and ensure the quality of all survey deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting data to ensure the completion of a project:
  • Locating boundary, pins, improvements, utilities, etc., while performing various project types, including ALTA, boundary, construction staking, and topographic surveys.
  • Check and reduce raw field data, perform calculations, and download/file survey data.
  • Perform project research as needed.
  • Follow instructions and work orders from project managers.
  • Communicate daily with your Field Project Manager to confirm if you are on track to complete your field schedule and inform them when you are behind or ahead of schedule.
• Physical work environment demands:
  • Ability to safely traverse and navigate rugged terrain in remote areas.
  • Ability to regularly work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wet, and muddy conditions, with high/precarious places.
  • Ability to transport heavy equipment to various job sites (regularly lifting/moving up to 25 pounds, frequently lifting/moving up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting/moving up to 100 pounds).
  • Ability to travel regionally and nationally often.
  • Ability to work overtime, including weekends as needed.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients, contractors, and team members
• Ensure that projects are completed safely and efficiently, adhering to project schedules and budgets
• Maintain survey equipment and troubleshoot issues that arise in the field

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief
• Strong understanding of surveying concepts and practices
• Proficient in the use of survey equipment such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors
• Part 107 license is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with CAD software, specifically Carlson AutoCAD, is a plus but not required
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on delivering high-quality work on time and within budget

• 95% coverage of health benefits including Medical and Dental with optional family and/or dependent enrollment paid by employee at a group rate
• 50% company contribution towards Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year)
• 401(k) matching program: company match 100% of your deferrals up to 3% of your compensation, plus 50% of your deferrals over 3% not exceeding 5% of your compensation
• 100% employer paid Short-Term Disability with employee buy up options
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance Coverage with employee buy up options
• Holiday pay
• Sick pay
• Paid vacations
• Paid parental leave
• Per diem for any overnight stay
• Overtime incentives
• Possible year-end bonuses based on performance and tenure
• Apparel allotments for boots and work attire
• Company Truck
• Company Paid Cell Phone
• Company Equipment