Survey Crew Chief

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Midlothian, VA

9d•$28 - $38

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Survey Crew Chief to lead a field survey team. The role collects data supporting design activities, boundary surveying, construction layouts, and related work. It involves extensive travel and working on varied project types.

Requirements

Ability to effectively lead a survey crew and train or mentor crew members.
Ability to operate a total station and GPS in static and RTK modes for control networks, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topography, and construction staking.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle with a valid license and clean driving history.
OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness and ability to obtain them.
Ability to perform tasks and solve problems independently.
Basic office-suite computer skills.
Ability to travel extensively and remain at project sites for extended periods.
Ability to self-fund travel expenses until reimbursement is disbursed.
Ability to move around construction sites and field assignments, carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural, or urban settings, lift 50 pounds, and walk long distances.
Ability to work outdoors in conditions subject to weather, insects, and changing environments.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related area of study.
Experience with commercial and residential land development and public infrastructure projects.
Experience coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff.
FAA Part 107 UAS License.

Responsibilities

Lead a survey team in field data collection for design activities, boundary surveying, construction layouts, and related work.
Provide technical expertise to internal and external clients.
Perform land surveying field work, including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA surveys, and topographic surveys.
Organize field staking materials as needed.
Operate GPS equipment, total stations, scanners, and data collectors.
Transfer files between data collectors and internal company project folders.
Communicate project status, daily progress, and issues to office teams.
Maintain productive working relationships with clients and coworkers.
Follow company Safety, Quality Management, and Equipment Maintenance policies.
Ensure division, regional, and company policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
Lead by example through sound judgment, honesty, openness, trust, good values, and professionalism.
Train and mentor survey crew members.