What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Crew Chief position at Spaceco?
Spaceco is seeking a Survey Crew Chief who will work as a Head of a survey crew performing boundary topography, ALTA/NSPS land title survey, right-of-way and construction surveys for public and private clients. Maintains and operates all instruments and measuring devices needed to complete different types of survey work assignments.
What You’ll Do
FIELD:
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of survey equipment, taking field notes, data collection. Performing calculations and working with staff and clients on projects.
- Must be competent in the knowledge of/and able to perform the following: analyze survey control - Conventional and/or GPS
- Demonstrates lot, area, and intersection (bearing-bearing, distance-distance, bearing-distance) computations. Accurately calculates and records field data.
- Enters field data and produces positional information (i.e., leveling, traversing, stadia, topographic mapping) with either a hand-held calculator, computer software or data collector
- Organizes and maintains field survey crew efficiency in completing specific jobs. Reviews job specifications and plans field work methods and costs
- Consistently meets client expectations by ensuring accurate, complete and timely communication of information to and from clients and firm staff. May require minimal client contact during daily duties
- Provides training opportunities to field and office survey staff
- Performs quality control review of design plans as they relate to field work
- Review work performance of field survey staff
OFFICE:
- Involvement in the office will include reducing survey data, performing calculations, copying and filing of this data
- Responsible for reducing field data to coordinate geometry within the office and organize deed and right-of-way map data in preparation for drafting.
- May be required to perform the duties of CAD Technician
- Coordinates details and dimensions between drawing sheets
- Individual is flexible and may work with numerous project teams to help in project completion
- Communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner
- Review all work for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting to supervisor for review
- Provide an accurate accounting of the time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a weekly basis
- Available to work nights and weekends to complete a project as necessary
What You Bring
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: /- 5-10 years of field survey experience or related experience in a construction environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge and familiarity with client contacts, dealing with the public and governmental agencies, field crew management, scheduling, equipment and supplies management
- Have knowledge of general survey procedures as they relate to field and office operations, office workflow and field and office problem solving techniques
- Able to train new Field Survey personnel so they may become more proficient in their position and gain knowledge toward promotion within the department and/or company
- Able to evaluate personnel performance
- Demonstrated knowledge of surveying ethics and technical standards of groups such as ALTA, NGS, NSPS, ACSM, BLM, and ASCE
Why Join Spaceco?
Spaceco is the Midwest’s premier civil engineering, land surveying, and consulting firm, partnering with architects, developers, contractors, municipalities, and other industry leaders on transformative developments.
Founded in 1977, Spaceco has completed thousands of projects using a client-centered approach built on precision, clarity, and responsiveness.
With 80 professionals across our offices in Illinois and Indiana, Spaceco delivers services in civil engineering, land surveying, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sustainability strategies, and construction observation.
When you join Spaceco, you’ll benefit from:
- Opportunities to develop, survey, design, and engineering skills across diverse project types
- Collaboration with experienced engineers, surveyors, and technical staff
- Hands on project exposure including design, field work, and client interaction
- A culture centered on communication, problem solving, and dependable client service
Spaceco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all individuals and prohibit discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions—including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotion, discipline, and all other terms and conditions of employment—are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Individuals who need accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact us for assistance.