Survey Field Crew Chief

Description

Under the general direction of the Project Manager, the Survey Party Chief leads his field survey crew in performing construction, topographic, hydrographic, boundary, right-of-way, control, and special purpose surveys for a client or in support of any of the various technical services of the company.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Reports to the SVY Field Manager (Chief of Parties) or Project Manager who is responsible for the project/assignment.
• Ensures that all members of his survey crew conduct themselves in a professional manner and present a responsible, positive attitude to the public.
• Interacts with internal and external client representatives in a professional manner.
• Coordinates with Project manager, Chief of Parties and project personnel for daily crew assignment and schedule to meet project needs.
• Ensures, through daily inspection, that the survey vehicles have an adequate supply of equipment and materials for the day's operations.
• Supervises, manages, and mentors subordinate field survey personnel in the performance of their assignments.
• Scribes neat and accurate field notes to record the survey work performed.
• Performs the necessary calculations to close level loops, to provide field checks on the angular closure of a field traverse, etc.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years' project experience required in the field of surveying.
• A thorough understanding of all surveying and best practices.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• A thorough understanding of safety precautions and the ability to follow and enforce SSSP related to the project.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to make good decisions quickly and provide alternate solutions.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
• Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted).
• Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to read graphic instructions, construction plans and specifications.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Spends 100% of time in a field environment.
• Is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.