A prominent engineering and surveying firm is currently seeking a Crew Chief (Senior Survey Field Technician) to join its team in Hampton Roads, VA. This role offers the opportunity to lead field operations on a wide variety of civil infrastructure and development projects throughout the region. The ideal candidate will bring a high level of technical proficiency, leadership experience, and a passion for precision in data collection and field execution.
The Crew Chief (Senior Survey Field Technician) will serve in a lead capacity on field survey crews, responsible for conducting field measurements, verifying project data, and ensuring quality and efficiency in day-to-day operations. This position is suited for professionals with a solid background in construction layout, topographic surveys, and land boundary surveys who are ready to take ownership of fieldwork and support engineering and design teams with reliable data.
Key Responsibilities:
The Crew Chief (Senior Survey Field Technician) will serve in a lead capacity on field survey crews, responsible for conducting field measurements, verifying project data, and ensuring quality and efficiency in day-to-day operations. This position is suited for professionals with a solid background in construction layout, topographic surveys, and land boundary surveys who are ready to take ownership of fieldwork and support engineering and design teams with reliable data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead survey field crews in the collection of data necessary for design, mapping, and construction activities.
- Record detailed field measurements using field books, sketches, and electronic data collectors.
- Conduct calculations to support accurate field surveying and construction layout.
- Interpret and apply construction plans, drawings, and specifications in field operations.
- Prepare construction cutsheets and documentation aligned with project standards.
- Utilize modern survey equipment and field software to complete data collection and stakeout tasks.
- Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with quality control standards during field execution.
- 4-6 years of professional field surveying experience, with increasing responsibility.
- Proven ability to supervise field operations and direct survey crew members.
- Strong technical proficiency with contemporary survey field software and hardware.
- Demonstrated capability to read and interpret construction plans and documentation.
- Proficient in performing construction stakeout and related calculations.
- Strong math skills relevant to field surveying tasks.
- Proficiency with Excel or similar tools for data management and cutsheet preparation.
- Ability to lead by example and promote a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Adaptability, problem-solving mindset, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in various field conditions.