Our client is actively seeking a Field Crew Chief to join its collaborative team in Dallas, Texas. This person will serve a key function in leading a survey crew in topographic, boundary, utility surveys and construction layout. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collect field data in support of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, utility surveys, boundary surveys, and a variety of other field survey tasks and also have the ability to draft and prepare survey maps form the acquired field data in a technologically progressive environment. The Field Crew Chief will focus on small and large-scale land development projects including, but not limited to commercial, big box, power centers and residential properties.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a two to three person field crew
• Communicate and collaborate with project managers to establish project goals, and provide daily updates regarding project status
• Collect field data for preparation of surveys by using surveying equipment and software
• Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans and aerial photographs to assess project needs and assist in project approach
• Establish and recover survey control and monumentation, perform construction layout, obtain sewer invert and subsurface utility information and photo documentation of the project area
• Apply knowledge and techniques of surveying and advanced mathematics
• Maintain survey equipment, including vehicles, and initiate repairs when necessary
• As necessary, assist with office tasks including, but not limited to CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research and filing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; undergraduate-level courses in Survey or related field a plus
• 2+ years prior experience in office drafting and analysis to produce boundary, topographic and utility surveys
• Proficiency in Carlson; AutoCAD or Civil 3D software a plus
• Holding an FAA Remote Pilot’s license a plus
• Experience with terrestrial scanning and LiDAR a plus
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, organizational and judgment capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with co-workers and managers
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing
• Availability to travel overnight for select projects.