Survey Crew Chief

Timmons Group • Virginia Beach, VA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join its Survey Group in Virginia Beach, VA. The Party Chief will be responsible for directing the daily activities of an assigned Survey Instrument Operator to gather and complete assigned engineering and land surveys. Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News, with 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. The company provides civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, Timmons Group is dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing its people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of field survey experience
• Ability to collect field data in an organized, neat and professional manner for various boundary, topographic, design and construction staking projects
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record required
• Must be willing to travel on occasion
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment over all types of terrain
• All-weather year-round outdoor work environment, with seasonal extreme heat index and wind-chill factors
• Other physical attributes of the job, such as hiking, climbing, vegetation management (chopping, cutting, hammering, sawing, etc.)
• Must be able to work in a team environment, and also be willing to work independently on occasion

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Leica Robotic Total Stations, Data Collectors and GPS preferred
• Experience with DOT transportation surveying a plus
• PLS/SI preferred but not required
• The ability to compute, process and map field data will provide the right candidate opportunity and advancement
• AutoCAD experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day Field Crew operations to provide field data for boundary surveys, topographical and construction stakeout surveys
• Oversees and trains individuals to operate total station, level, GPS and data collectors for use in the collection field of survey data
• Establishes and sets point on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, structures, etc.)
• Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments
• Provides clear and concise field notes including sketches
• Oversees maintenance of survey equipment, supplies and vehicle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED