Survey Crew Chief

Verdantas • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Verdantas is seeking a highly motivated Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations utilizing both conventional surveying methods and cutting-edge reality capture technologies. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality geospatial data that supports engineering, infrastructure, utility, environmental, and construction projects nationwide. At Verdantas, Survey Crew Chiefs leverage industry-leading technologies including robotic total stations, GNSS, terrestrial laser scanning, UAVs, LiDAR, and digital workflows to capture and deliver accurate, data-rich representations of the built and natural environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology on complex projects while helping drive innovation across the geospatial industry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive field surveying experience
• Experience leading survey crews and managing field operations
• Experience with traditional and reality capture hardware
• Strong understanding of survey control, field procedures, and data collection methodologies
• Ability to learn and apply emerging technologies and digital workflows
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely work in active construction, utility, industrial, and transportation environments

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering Technology, or related field
• Experience with Leica, Trimble, Faro equipment or similar technologies
• Surveyor-in-Training (SIT/LSIT) certification

Responsibilities

• Lead survey field crews in the collection of geospatial and reality capture data
• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, utility, control, construction layout, and as-built surveys
• Operate surveying equipment including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and digital levels
• Execute terrestrial laser scanning and UAV collection projects.
• Establish and verify project control networks to support survey and reality capture workflows
• Utilize modern digital field workflows, cloud-based data management systems, and geospatial technologies to improve efficiency and data quality
• Conduct field quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure accurate project deliverables
• Coordinate field logistics, equipment deployment, project schedules, and crew assignments
• Maintain field documentation, reports, metadata, and project records
• Mentor and train crew members on emerging geospatial technologies and field best practices
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, GIS specialists, BIM professionals
• Promote a strong culture of safety, technology innovation, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

What This Job Offers

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