Crew Chief Construction Survey
Location: Boston, MA & Greater Boston Project Sites
A respected and established geospatial engineering and surveying firm is seeking an experienced Construction Survey Crew Chief to support active construction projects throughout the Greater Boston area.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background in high-rise, vertical, and complex construction surveying who thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, communication, and problem-solving are critical to project success.
Position Overview
The Construction Survey Crew Chief will lead field operations and provide survey support for a variety of commercial construction projects. Responsibilities include construction layout, establishing and maintaining survey control, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring the accurate execution of field surveying activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead field crews and oversee day-to-day construction survey operations.
- Perform layout for foundations, columns, embeds, anchor bolts, walls, utilities, and structural components.
- Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical survey control networks.
- Transfer and maintain survey control throughout multi-story and high-rise construction projects.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, contractors, and field personnel.
- Operate robotic total stations, GPS equipment, and data collection technology.
- Review plans and drawings to identify potential conflicts before field work begins.
- Mentor and support Instrument Operators and junior survey staff.
- Travel to project sites across the Greater Boston region.
- Safely operate company vehicles and maintain compliance with safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of surveying experience.
- Previous experience as a Crew Chief or lead field survey professional.
- Direct experience supporting high-rise, vertical, or large-scale construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction layout and site control procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Vertical construction surveying experience.
- Experience with Trimble surveying equipment and software.
- Dense urban construction project experience.
- CAD knowledge and familiarity with survey-related software.
- Multi-trade coordination experience.
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