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POSITION TITLE

Survey Crew Chief

LOCATION

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

OVERVIEW

The Survey Crew Chief is responsible for the performance of large and complex boundary, topographic, hydrographic and construction surveys. The Survey Crew Chief provides recommendations for boundary determinations to the Land Surveyor. In off seasons, must be able to function as a CADD technician.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises, plans and organizes survey effort for large and complex surveys ensuring adequate equipment and staffing to perform work an efficient manner and on schedule.
• Verifies that all permits, permissions and support services to perform work are in place.
• Coordinates with the client in locating all evidence of boundary, pertinent features and improvements that must be located for the project.
• Locates all evidence of prior use of the site, wetlands, water bodies and watercourses.
• Makes a daily and photographic record of all field work performed and crew interactions.
• Supervises Survey/Sr. Survey Technicians as necessary; maintains crew safety standards.
• Ensures the security, careful handling and proper maintenance of all survey equipment.
• Processes field data, supervises and conducts file maintenance for survey records and deed and map research, and provides work-hour estimates for survey assignments to support proposals and negotiations.
• Uses computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs and create and revise production drawings.
• Deploys knowledge of various engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to sketch rough and final layouts and completed drawings.
• Maintains an organized file system for Production Drawings. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in land surveying is strongly preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience in relevant and/or progressive survey work for survey crew chief or four years of relevant experience with L.S. registration.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in relevant and/or progressive survey work for Sr. Survey Crew Chief.
• Proficiency in applicable software (AutoCAD or MicroStation)

• Excellent attention to detail and technical written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to thrive in a team focused environment and engage in creative, critical thought; takes initiative and can function at a high level on multi-disciplinary teams.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Summer Fridays
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• Referral program
• Bonus pay