Survey Crew Chief (UNION ROLE)

Tectonic•Astoria, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tectonic is seeking an experienced, full-time Union Survey Crew Chief to join its Land Surveying team in New York City. The role leads a NYC-based survey crew supporting surveying projects throughout New York City and the surrounding area. A company vehicle is provided for day-to-day work assignments. The Crew Chief leads and supervises daily field activities, operates standard surveying instruments, and performs field surveys using source maps, prior survey data, photographs, engineering plans, computer records, and other relevant project information. Work includes locating natural features and man-made structures on, above, and below the Earth’s surface; construction stakeout; laying out grids; and establishing horizontal and vertical controls from engineering and construction plans. The role also involves interpreting project plans and specifications, ensuring accurate field-data collection and documentation, coordinating field activities with project personnel, directing subordinate crew members, and maintaining assigned survey equipment and the company vehicle. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. The position requires overtime availability as project needs require and may involve substance abuse testing based on project requirements, US DOT regulations, and/or company policy.

Requirements

At least 6 years of progressive land surveying experience, including experience leading or directing survey field crews.
Strong working knowledge of total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other standard surveying equipment.
Experience performing construction stakeout, topographic surveys, boundary-related field work, and horizontal and vertical control.
Ability to independently review and understand civil construction, engineering, and architectural plans and specifications.
Strong field judgment and ability to organize and direct daily crew activities.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to perform necessary field calculations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
40 Hour SST card and applicable scaffolding training certifications, or the ability to obtain them.
Valid, acceptable driver’s license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged stationary work, frequent movement around jobsites and varied terrain, and lifting or moving equipment up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform work requiring close vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Nikon Nivo and/or Trimble robotic equipment.
Experience working on NYC infrastructure, transportation, utility, or other complex urban projects.
AAS in Surveying or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the day-to-day field activities of a survey crew.
Operate total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other standard surveying equipment.
Perform field surveys using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, engineering plans, computer records, and other relevant project information.
Conduct surveys to determine the locations of natural features and man-made structures on, above, and below the Earth’s surface.
Perform construction stakeout, lay out grids, and establish horizontal and vertical controls using engineering and construction plans.
Review and interpret project plans and specifications.
Ensure accurate collection and documentation of field data.
Coordinate field activities with Project Managers, Surveyors, and other project personnel.
Direct subordinate members of the survey crew.
Maintain assigned survey equipment and the company-provided vehicle.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Work overtime as project needs require.