Survey Crew Chief

JOB TITLE: Survey Crew Chief

DISCIPLINE/MARKET/GROUP: Survey and Geomatics Discipline                  

Job Summary: The Survey Crew/Party Chief Level is an entry-level supervisory position within the survey and geomatics discipline, responsible for leading a survey crew in the field under the guidance of the Survey Team Leader. This role involves performing field survey work for various types of projects, ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with industry standards and company procedures.

Essential Functions: As a Survey Crew/Party Chief, you will assist in leading a survey crew to conduct field surveys, including boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys. You will operate survey instruments such as total stations, GNSS equipment, levels, and data collectors and be responsible for processing daily files with software packages such as Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD, Global Mapper, and Bentley Microstation to ensure task completion. Preparing detailed field notes and sketches to document survey activities is also a key part of the role. You will follow the project requirements, goals, and schedules as outlined by the Senior Survey Crew Chief or Survey Team Leader, ensuring that survey work adheres to project plan, client requirements, and accuracy standards. Assisting in monitoring project progress and reporting any issues or delays to the Senior Survey Crew Chief or Survey Team Leader is essential for maintaining project timelines.

Conducting initial quality control checks on survey data and field measurements, verifying the accuracy of survey data to meet necessary tolerances and standards, and adhering to company quality control procedures are crucial responsibilities. Promoting and enforcing safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment is paramount. This includes conducting regular safety checks of survey equipment and vehicles and ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations / guidelines and maintaining team PPE inventory.

In this role, you will also provide basic guidance and training to junior survey crew members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Assisting the Senior Survey Crew Chief in evaluating the performance of crew members will help develop the skills and capabilities of the team.

• Must have a BA/BS or four (4) years of related experience and applicable OSHA certifications. CST and LSIT certifications are desired.
• Must be mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.
• Must have above average communication skills, both verbal and written and be able to effectively present information before groups of clients or employees.
• Proficiency in using survey instruments and software, including total stations, GNSS, levels, and data collectors.
• Intermediate understanding of survey principles, methods, and practices.
• Ability to interpret and analyze survey data, maps, and construction plans.
• Good organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to work with survey-related mathematical concepts (proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, slope, elevations, etc.).
• Must be able to frequently travel overnight and work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• CPU literate: Proficient computer skills, including data transfer, data processing software, and basic CAD/GIS applications.
• Must pass a pre-employment driver’s license background check and maintain satisfactory driving record, as required by our insurance company.
• Must successfully pass periodic drug testing as required by company policy.

• Physical Qualifications:

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
  • Good physical condition and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Must be able to frequently reach with hands and arms, bend and climb and/or balance.
  • Ability to use tools, and equipment. For instance, Tape measure, cloth / steel tape, machete, hammer.
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Must have vision abilities of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

   

  Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed primarily in outdoor environments, often in remote and rugged locations.
  • Exposure to various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow.
  • Physical demands include standing for extended periods, walking on uneven terrain, and carrying equipment.

   

  Opportunities for Advancement:

  • Survey Crew Chief I position may lead to advancement opportunities within the surveying department, including roles such as Senior Survey Crew Chief, Survey Technician (office), and Survey Team Leader with additional training and experience. This job description outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for a mid-level Survey Crew Chief, emphasizing advanced technical skills and a focus on advancement and learning opportunities while shadowing a Senior Crew Chief.

Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending engineering excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert has been certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work®. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. As we grow, we are seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief in Miami, FL.

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