What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of land surveying or senior crew chief position at The Newport Group - Executive Recruiters?
Our client is a long-established master-planned community builder. This role is part of the larger Engineering team.
Role Overview
We seek a dynamic, hands-on Director of Land Surveying to lead our surveying division. In this dual-capacity role, you will oversee the surveying strategy for large-scale master-planned residential communities and commercial developments while managing a small team of Crew Chiefs. You will split your time between high-level project management, technical QA/QC, and hands-on field work as a Crew Chief when needed to keep projects moving efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Direct and mentor a team of field Crew Chiefs and office survey technicians.
- Schedule and assign field crews to meet aggressive development and construction timelines.
- Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for field safety, data collection, and equipment maintenance.
Field Operations (Hands-On)
- Act as a Lead Crew Chief in the field, performing boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking surveys.
- Operate and troubleshoot high-end surveying equipment (GPS/GNSS, Total Stations, 3D Laser Scanners, and UAV/Drones).
- Ensure pinpoint accuracy in monumentation and data collection for complex infrastructure layouts.
Project Management & Development Support
- Collaborate with civil engineers, architects, grading contractors, and municipal authorities.
- Oversee the preparation and signing of final plats, legal descriptions, easements, and boundary adjustments.
- Manage the survey budget, equipment procurement, and external subcontractors as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- A Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License in Arizona is highly preferred, or the ability to obtain it through reciprocity or other means.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive land surveying experience.
- Proven track record working on large-scale master-planned residential communities and commercial site layouts.
- At least 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and standard survey data collection software (e.g., Trimble Access, Leica Captivate).
- Deep knowledge of state and local Public Land Survey System (PLSS) laws and subdivision regulations.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Must be willing to work in various weather conditions and traverse rugged terrain.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of survey equipment.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.