Survey Field Crew Chief

Description

Under the general direction of the Project Manager, the Survey Party Chief leads his field survey crew in performing construction, topographic, hydrographic, boundary, right-of-way, control, and special purpose surveys for a client or in support of any of the various technical services of the company.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Reports to the SVY Field Manager (Chief of Parties) or Project Manager who is responsible for the project / assignment.
• Ensures that all members of his survey crew conduct themselves in a professional manner and present a responsible, positive attitude to the public.
• Interacts with internal and external client representatives in a professional manner.
• Coordinates with Project manager, Chief of Parties and project personnel for daily crew assignment and schedule to meet project needs.
• Ensures, through daily inspection, that the survey vehicles have an adequate supply of equipment and materials for the day's operations.
• Supervises, manages, and mentors subordinate field survey personnel in the performance of their assignments.
• Scribes neat and accurate field notes to record the survey work performed.
• Performs the necessary calculations to close level loops, to provide field checks on the angular closure of a field traverse, etc.

Job Requirements

Work Environment and Physical Demands