Job Title: Land Survey Crew Chief

Job Description

Are you ready to elevate your career and make your mark on the Southeast?

We are on the hunt for a skilled and driven Land Surveyor / Crew Chief to lead projects across the vibrant and diverse Southeastern region! Based out of our bustling Greensboro office, you'll have the unique opportunity to tackle projects along the stunning North Carolina coastline, making a tangible impact on communities and landscapes alike.

As a Crew Chief, you'll take the reins and be at the forefront of exciting fieldwork, whether working independently or leading a dynamic team of two. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of seeing a project through from start to finish. If you’re passionate about using your expertise to deliver high-quality results and enjoy leading in a collaborative environment, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Locate, review, and research job locations to identify landmarks, physical objects, and significant land changes that would affect the survey.
• Supervise the work of the survey crew, evaluate priorities, and coordinate and organize the work efforts.
• Supervise the standard of work being performed and derive the necessary field calculations from work completed.
• Supervise the maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Ensure that angles, distances, and other collected information are accurate and conform to regulations and standards.
• Coordinate findings of the work with engineering personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
• Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe work performed.
• Complete daily logs and expense reports.
• Complete company and/or client safety forms and ensure all crew members follow safety procedures.
• Consult with computer operators and review the final production of work performed.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of progressive experience in survey field operations
• Good technical skills; process-oriented, steady, helpful, analytical, problem solver, able to work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail-oriented, precise, and structured.
• Proficiency with survey equipment (total stations, data collectors, and GPS equipment).
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with commonly used surveying terms and the use and care of survey tools and other survey field equipment used for measuring, sighting, and leveling.
• Proficiency in the operation of survey equipment such as the Total Station/Data Collector, Level, and various Global Positioning System (GPS) methods.

Work Environment

The individual would be working out of the Greensboro, NC office. They will spend the majority of their time in the field and may be required to travel within the region (NC, SC, VA). If travel is outside of a daily commute, compensation and overnight stays may be necessary. The primary workload is within a daily commute, but travel expectations should be set. Travel Possibility = 60