Survey Crew Chief

LaBella Associates•Buffalo, NY

11h•$27 - $38

About The Position

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Survey Crew Chief opening in our Buffalo, NY office. LaBella fosters a team-oriented atmosphere and emphasizes unparalleled client services. As a Survey Crew Chief for LaBella, you will perform survey assignments related to topographic and boundary surveying, ALTA/ASCM land title surveys, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone, structure monitoring in support of land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. You will be working under the direction of Licensed Professional Surveyors. We offer the opportunity for involvement in a wide variety of surveying assignments for land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. This is a full-time land surveying position, performing field and office duties including but not limited to: boundary, topographic, ALTA/ASCM land title, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone surveys. This is a professional path position that provides the opportunity to earn a Professional Surveying License.

Requirements

Minimum five years’ experience as a Survey Crew Member/Chief with the ability to become a licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) and obtain future licensure as an New York Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
Prior experience as a crew chief required.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills.
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.
Drive a passenger vehicle.
Wear personal protective safety gear most of the day.
Work in cold or hot environments.
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

Proficiency with the Trimble family of surveying equipment is a plus.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, and Inroads software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Communicate with the project team and client to understand the goals, challenges, schedule, budget, and expectations of a project.
Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying.
Build client relationships.
Operates 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.
Supervises, mentors and coaches jr. field staff.