Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief - Military veterans preferred

Surveying And Mapping, LLC


Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief

US-VA-Glen Allen

Job ID: 24-6583
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Survey
Richmond

Overview

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

• The survey crew chief oversees the daily field operations of a land survey crew
• Determine most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys ranging from primary control through construction layout and as-built surveys, as needed
• Proficient with documentation of work performed and sketches
• Communicate daily with Project Surveyor and technician regarding land survey project schedule and work progress
• Interact professionally with client representative and land owners
• Read and interpret construction drawings/specifications and understand all aspects of the land survey project specifications and tolerances
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork
• Maintain land surveying vehicle and field equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• 5+ years of industry experience, prior crew chief experience is preferred
• Competent operating total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, and tablet PCs
• Experience with Trimble equipment is preferred
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal)
• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in all-weather climates
• Ability to walk long distances through a variety of terrains and carry up to 80lbs
• Must have a valid driver's license

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