Survey Crew Chief
Survey Crew Chief
📍 Cincinnati or Dayton, OH
🕒 Full-Time | Field-Based with Office Coordination
Are you an experienced survey professional ready to lead field operations and mentor a team? Join a respected and growing firm that values precision, collaboration, and innovation in land surveying and geospatial services.
Position Overview
As a Survey Crew Chief, you will lead a field crew on a variety of surveying projects including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction layout, and utility surveys. You'll be responsible for ensuring accurate data collection, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with project managers and office staff to deliver high-quality results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage field survey crews on diverse project types
- Operate and troubleshoot survey equipment including GPS, total stations, and data collectors
- Perform construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys
- Ensure field data is collected accurately and efficiently
- Maintain detailed field notes and documentation
- Communicate effectively with office staff to support CAD processing and project delivery
- Train and mentor junior field staff
Qualifications
- 3+ years of land surveying experience, with at least 1 year in a crew chief role
- Proficiency with Trimble, Leica, or similar survey equipment
- Strong understanding of survey principles and construction layout
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and legal descriptions
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation is a plus
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and licensure support
- A collaborative and safety-focused work environment
- Access to modern surveying tools and technology
- Projects that make a visible impact in local communities
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