What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Crew Chief position at William H. Smith and Associates, Inc.?
Lead the way in the field!
As a Survey Crew Chief, you'll take ownership of your survey crew, ensuring high-quality work that meets professional land surveying and engineering standards. Join a collaborative team, work on impactful projects, and enjoy the support of a leader who truly has your back and wants to see you succeed.
Join WHS during an exciting period of growth. We're a thriving employee-owned engineering and land surveying firm that continues to win new projects and expand our client relationships. That growth creates opportunities for our team members to take on meaningful work, develop their careers, and make a real impact. If you're looking for a busy, collaborative environment with strong leadership, career growth, and the benefits of employee ownership, WHS is the place for you.
We're actively hiring in North Dakota and Wyoming, but we're flexible on location for the right talent. If you are willing to travel, we want to hear from you!
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Directs the work of one or more survey technicians and meets deadlines by organizing, directing, and maintaining field crew production.
- Performs a variety of office and field tasks associated with land surveying projects obtained by the company, with the ability to thoroughly understand the requirements and scope of each project.
- Follows and complies with Company procedures and State requirements to ensure that field data is in the proper format.
- Communicates with Registered Land Surveyor and Office Manager, the progress of each assignment, by verbal and written communications.
- Works without direct supervision and make technical decisions for projects assigned, within specified limits of authority.
- Provides and maintains neat and accurate field notes by recording all significant data, as well as supervising the crew’s preparation of sketches, notes, and electronic data collection.
- Maintains boundary survey calculations and client relations.
- Ensures crew adheres to safety procedures and uses all personal safety equipment provided.
- Records time spent on each project, mileage reports, and field change orders.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualification Requirements
- Minimum of two years of experience in the surveying field
- Must be able to operate survey field equipment, including Trimble GPS, Robotic, and Total Station
- Proficient with Trimble Business Center and Trimble Geomatics Office
- Ability to perform physical work (i.e. strenuous walking, lifting 50 to 100 pounds, loading and unloading equipment, etc.)
- Ability to extract, understand, and maintain data collected in the field
- Flexible on location if willing to travel
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable