Survey Crew Chief

Survey Crew Chief

Location: Springfield, Missouri and surrounding areas

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $25.00–$30.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Typical Schedule: M-F, varying hours depending on schedules/work demand between 7am-5pm. Occasional weekends, overtime or overnight travel may be required based on project needs.

Lead Survey Projects That Shape the Region’s Infrastructure

CJW Transportation Consultants is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey operations on transportation, municipal, commercial, and civil engineering projects throughout Springfield and surrounding regions. This position combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing field crews while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with the highest level of accuracy.

If you enjoy leading teams, solving technical challenges, working outdoors, and producing quality work that directly impacts infrastructure throughout the region, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As Survey Crew Chief, you will plan, coordinate, and supervise daily field surveying activities while serving as the primary leader for assigned survey crews.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and supervise survey crews performing property, boundary, topographic, construction staking, and ALTA surveys.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute field survey activities to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment including robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, digital levels, 3D scanners, and electronic data collectors.
• Collect, interpret, and verify field data for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with Professional Land Surveyors, survey managers, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements and schedules.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to survey crew members.
• Ensure compliance with CJW safety procedures, surveying standards, and quality control requirements.
• Maintain company vehicles and survey equipment.
• Travel throughout Missouri and neighboring states in our region and occasionally work weekends and/or stay overnight for project assignments.

What We're Looking For

Survey Crew Chief is a technical and leadership role requiring expertise in surveying methods, equipment operation, and team management. The position demands accuracy, attention to detail, and adaptability to field conditions while ensuring projects are completed efficiently and safely.

Required Qualifications Include:

• Experience leading survey crews on boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/NSPS, and control surveys.
• Proficiency operating survey equipment (GPS, robotic total stations, LiDAR preferred) and data collection tools
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, field procedures, and construction staking.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze field data and solve problems independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work and detailed documentation.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team while collaborating effectively with project managers and office staff.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry survey equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely in varying terrain and weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

This position requires working outdoors in a wide variety of environmental conditions and terrain. Employees regularly walk long distances, work near active roadways and construction sites, and may occasionally travel overnight to support project needs. Safety is a core value at CJW, and all employees are expected to comply with company safety policies, including drug and alcohol testing requirements when applicable.

Career Growth

CJW is committed to developing long-term careers. Survey Crew Chiefs have opportunities to expand into senior leadership, project management, and licensed professional surveying roles while working alongside experienced engineers and survey professionals.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits beginning on their start date.

• Health insurance (CJW pays 90% of employee premiums)
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Employer-paid group life insurance
• IRA retirement plan with company matching up to 3%
• Seven observed holidays:
• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday
• Christmas Day
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually (prorated based on start date)
• Three paid personal days
• Paid professional memberships
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Why Join CJW?

For more than 20 years, CJW Transportation Consultants has provided surveying, transportation engineering, and civil engineering services throughout Missouri. We are known for our collaborative culture, commitment to quality, and investment in our employees' long-term success.

At CJW, you're more than just another employee—you'll be part of a team whose work directly impacts safer roads, stronger infrastructure, and better communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30