Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-28
Surveying And Mapping, LLC
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Westerville
Ohio
43081
United States

Surveying And Mapping, LLC


Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief

US-OH-Westerville

Job ID: 25-7014
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Survey
Columbus

Overview

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Servicesâ„¢ (MGSâ„¢) framework. As North America's premiere MGSâ„¢ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.



Responsibilities

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Survey Crew Chief to join our team! This position is based in Ohio and will require extensive travel—up to 100% of the time—to support a variety of land survey projects across different locations. If you enjoy working in the field, leading crews, and being part of dynamic, hands-on work, this is the opportunity for you.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead the daily field operations of a land survey crew across diverse project sites
  • Develop and implement the most efficient strategies for data acquisition, from primary control to construction layout and as-built surveys
  • Accurately document all work performed, including field notes and sketches
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with the Project Surveyor and CAD technician regarding project progress and schedules
  • Interact professionally with client representatives and property owners
  • Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project tolerances
  • Prepare detailed daily reports, time sheets, and required project documentation
  • Maintain the survey vehicle and ensure all field equipment is in good working condition
  • Perform other related duties as needed


Qualifications



  • 5+ years of industry experience, prior crew chief experience is preferred
  • Competent operating total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, and tablet PCs
  • Experience with Trimble equipment is preferred
  • Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal)
  • Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude
  • Ability to travel for extended periods of time
  • Ability to work in all-weather climates
  • Ability to walk long distances through a variety of terrains and carry up to 80lbs
  • Must have a valid driver's license




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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