Survey Crew Chief
About The Position
Atwell, LLC is seeking an experienced and driven Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey operations. This role involves directing instrument personnel and performing a variety of surveying services including houseline, topographic, tree, wetland, boundary, ALTA, control surveys, bench loops, and construction staking. The Survey Crew Chief will be crucial in ensuring projects are completed accurately and efficiently, meeting Atwell's quality standards. The position offers the opportunity to lead and develop teams, make a visible impact on job sites, and grow with a company that values expertise.
Requirements
- High school diploma and/or surveying degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Proven ability to lead field survey crews and direct instrument personnel
- Strong technical, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and meet project demands
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and ownership
- Fluent in English
- Technically capable with survey instruments and software
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Trimble Business Center software
Responsibilities
- Lead field survey operations and direct instrument personnel.
- Perform a wide range of surveying services including houseline, topographic, tree, wetland, boundary, ALTA, control surveys, bench loops, and construction staking.
- Oversee daily survey activities from start to finish, coordinating crews and managing equipment.
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for clients and project teams.
- Interpret engineering plans and identify potential field issues.
- Make sound decisions within the scope of each project.
- Execute a full range of survey services with precision, including commercial building column staking, record drawings, and as-constructed surveys.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with Survey Project Managers, staff surveyors, clients, and site superintendents.
- Manage field logistics, including maintaining equipment and vehicles, stocking supplies, and uploading/downloading data and calibration files.
- Keep detailed, organized field notes and sketches.
- Ensure accurate time tracking and reporting.
- Mentor and train instrument personnel, survey interns, and team members cross-training in the field.
- Help develop other crew chiefs.
- Continuously look for ways to improve field processes, equipment usage, and overall quality standards.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement
- Dependent Care Match
- Medical (BC/BS)
- Dental (Delta)
- Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
