Survey Crew Chief

LaBella Associates•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LaBella is seeking a qualified Survey Crew Chief for their Chattanooga, TN office. This is a full-time position where you will perform survey assignments related to topographic and boundary surveying, ALTA/ASCM land title surveys, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone, and structure monitoring. You will work under the direction of Licensed Professional Surveyors and have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of surveying assignments for land surveying, civil engineering, architectural, and environmental projects. This role offers a professional path with the opportunity to earn a Professional Surveying License.

Requirements

Minimum five years’ experience as a Survey Crew Chief.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills.
Competent operating total stations, GPS and Data Collectors.
Ability to interpret design and construction plans.
Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Maintain a current driver’s license in good standing and able to operate company owned vehicles.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to travel for up to a week at a time and work in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to physically carry 30 to 60 pounds of equipment multiple times a day, occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds.
Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
Willingness to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to become a licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) and obtain future licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is a plus.
Proficiency with the Trimble and Carlson family of surveying equipment is a plus.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson and Inroads software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform survey assignments related to topographic and boundary surveying, ALTA/ASCM land title surveys, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone, and structure monitoring.
Communicate with the project team and client to understand goals, challenges, schedule, budget, and expectations.
Document each task performed, maintaining accurate records of project progress.
Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying.
Build client relationships.
Operate advanced survey technology including GPS, Robotic Total Stations, digital and differential levels, UAV, high-definition scanners and data collections devices.
Lead field team to achieve client & project objectives.
Prepare daily reports, time sheets and other required paperwork.
Maintain land surveying equipment and vehicle.
Supervise, mentor, and coach junior field staff.