Survey Crew Chief
About The Position
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. They have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 70+ locations. Atwell is a privately owned company and a proud recipient of several 2025 awards, including being a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group for ten consecutive years (#11), recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, #14 in Crain's “Fast 50”, and the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US. This position works in the field directing Instrument Person(s) and completes various surveying services such as houseline, topographic, tree, wetland, boundary, and ALTA surveys. The role also involves completing control surveys, bench loops, and construction staking services within quality standards. The successful candidate will live in northwest Indiana and visit Chicagoland offices once per quarter. This role requires an independent and driven Crew Chief who excels in time management, communication, and mentorship.
Requirements
- High School Diploma and/or Surveying Degree with 5-8 years’ minimum experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Excellent oral and technical written communication skills.
- Ability to direct instrument persons and other field surveyors.
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
- Available to work overtime as needed to complete projects.
- Available to work in the field in all weather conditions.
- Desire to learn and improve field skills and survey knowledge.
- Ability to make independent decisions within the general framework of projects
- Must be fluent in the English language
Responsibilities
- Ensures timesheets are submitted accurately and on time.
- Provides an accurate accounting of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a daily basis.
- Keeps supervisors informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
- Maintains a good relationship with clients and staff.
- Works closely and coordinates with staff and site superintendents.
- Understands and accurately uses all field survey instruments.
- Properly maintains and takes care of field equipment.
- Obtaining & reading information for the daily projects.
- Maintain and electronically file legible field notes and sketches.
- Successfully upload and download data files to/from collector.
- Successfully upload and download calibration files to/from collector.
- Responsible for stocking the company vehicle each morning (supplies & equipment).
- Properly maintains, cleans, and takes care of field vehicle.
- Accurately completes houseline surveying services.
- Accurately completes topographic, tree, and wetland surveys.
- Accurately completes boundary and ALTA surveys.
- Accurately completes control surveys and bench loops.
- Accurately completes construction staking services.
- Accurately completes record drawings and as-constructed surveys.
- Checks control sheets and block sheets and coordinates information with office surveyors.
- Understands and accurately uses Trimble Business Center and other required software.
- Ability to make independent decisions within the general framework of projects.
- Checks in with the client (on-site) upon arrival and departure daily.
- Communicates with Survey Project Manager and/or Staff Surveyor on a daily basis.
- Complete projects efficiently and within Atwell quality standards.
- Mentors and trains Instrument persons and Survey Interns.
- Mentors and trains Engineers and Surveyors cross training in field.
- Accurately completes commercial building column staking services.
- Understands engineering plans and reviews for potential field problems.
- Efficiently coordinate multiple field staff on job sites.
- Find ways to improve our abilities to use and understand field equipment and software.
- Looks for opportunities to improve standard procedures and quality standards.
- Demonstrates leadership qualities and mentors other crew chiefs.
- Completes construction calculations and block sheets in CAD.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
- Medical (BC/BS)
- Dental (Delta)
- Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
