Survey Crew Chief

McKim and Creed • Charlottesville, VA

3d

About The Position

At McKim & Creed, we are an employee-owned firm with more than 1000 employees in offices throughout the southeastern U.S. With a culture centered around “People Helping People” grounded by our core values (1) respect for people, (2) customer satisfaction, (3) continuous improvement, (4) safety and (5) ownership, which drives our mission to deliver exceptional engineering and geomatics solutions, we are a leading top 150 ENR-ranked firm. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Charlottesville as a Survey Crew Chief . If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed. Join Our Team of Geospatial Experts Video YOUR DAY-DAY WILL INCLUDE: Responsible for the operation of a field survey crew. Major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, clarity, meets regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, meeting schedules, within budgets, and responsive service to clients. Organize field work, direct crew members, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locating features, deliver data to the office, maintain accurate records of work and expenses. Some overnight travel may be required. Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years progressive experience in survey field operations with no less than 1 year as a survey crew chief
• Good technical skills: behavioral traits of process oriented, steady, helpful, analytical, problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.
• Proficiency with survey equipment (total stations, data collectors and GPS equipment).
• Some overnight travel may be required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values & Culture.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation of a field survey crew.
• Organize field work
• Direct crew members
• Maintain safe work environment
• Protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles
• Accurately and efficiently collect field data and locating features
• Deliver data to the office
• Maintain accurate records of work and expenses.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees