Construction Survey Crew Chief

About the role

Woolpert is hiring a Construction Survey Crew Chief to join our dynamic Survey team in Ohio. The Construction Survey Crew Chief is a technical position within the survey and geomatics discipline, responsible for leading field survey crews in the execution of construction layout, topographic surveys, and as-built documentation for site development projects . This role serves as the primary field point of contact, ensuring survey work is performed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements and industry standards , schedules, and safety standards . The Construction Survey Crew Chief role will require you to exercise technical expertise , leadership skills, and communication in a collaborative environment offering career growth opportunities. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey field crew performing construction staking and layout for roads, utilities, grading, structures, and site improvements.
• Interpret engineering plans, digital terrain models, and construction documents to accurately translate design into field layout.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment such as total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, levels, and data collectors. Troubleshoot field issues and ensure proper calibration and functionality.
• Preparing detailed field notes and sketches to document survey activities.
• Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control to support construction activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of layout points, stakes, and survey deliverables in accordance with project tolerances.
• Conduct as-built surveys and document completed work for project closeout and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of Trimble Business Center for downloading, processing, initial quality control, and verification of accuracy, ensuring data meets project and company quality requirements.
• Coordinate daily with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors to support construction sequencing and resolve field issues.
• Review and manage field data, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and transfer to office staff for processing.
• Practice safety protocols promoting a safe working environment, including maintaining PPE inventory and performing safety checks on equipment, procedures, and vehicles.
• Train, mentor, and develop instrument operators and field technicians to improve crew performance and technical capability.

Requirements

• Certified Survey Technician certification, OSHA certifications, or successfully passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam is desired.
• FAA Part 107, Certified Remote Pilot certification is desired but not required.
• Experience in CAD (Civil3D) for pulling points, generating staking files, and creating point databases to support field layout and construction workflows is preferred.
• Above average communication skills, both verbal and written and be able to effectively present information before clients and employees.
• Comprehensive understanding of survey principles, methods, and practices.
• Ability to interpret and analyze survey data, maps, and construction plans.
• Good organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with survey-related mathematical concepts (field calculate points, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, slope, elevations, etc.).
• Understanding of Subsurface Utility Engineering standards (ASCE 38-22), utility mapping techniques. The ability to operate ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic locators is desired but not required.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D Required
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field is advantageous, but not required.
• 5+ years of previous construction surveying experience in a leadership role.
• Mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.
• Experience with construction staking workflows and techniques.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, grade staking, and tolerances.
• Knowledge of machine control and 3D modeling workflows is a plus.
• Proficient in operating survey instruments and software, including total stations, GNSS GPS receivers, levels, and data collectors.
• Ability to travel overnight and work overtime as needed.
• Proficient computer skills, including data transfer, data processing s

Benefits

Additional Information

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

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