Survey Crew Chief

Survey Crew Chief

Lead field surveying projects throughout Southeast Michigan, including transportation, municipal, land development, and construction projects. Responsible for construction staking, boundary and topographic surveys, supervising survey crews, and operating GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, LIDAR, drones, and other survey equipment. Work includes both field and office responsibilities such as data collection, cut sheets, legal descriptions, project documentation, and coordination with engineers, contractors, utility companies, and local agencies.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief or similar surveying role.
• Experience with boundary, construction staking, and topographic surveys.
• Proficiency with GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and field survey equipment.
• Ability to read construction plans and perform field layout independently.
• Strong communication, organization, and crew leadership skills.

Preferred:

• Surveying or Civil Technology education.
• Drone experience.
• Civil 3D or Bentley survey processing experience.
• Interest in pursuing a PS license.

Location: Metro Detroit

Schedule: 40-50 hours/week, Monday-Friday

Travel: Local travel only, overnight travel is rare

Perks: Company truck, gas card, laptop, flexible hours, strong PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bloomfield Hills,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

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