Survey Crew Chief

Survey Crew Chief

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Survey Crew Chief, you will have the opportunity to be involved in large, multi-discipline projects while developing diverse skill sets.

Key Responsibilities

• Competent in using conventional survey equipment and GPS systems in the collection of data or the placement of construction control. Including digital levels.
• Well-versed in all field techniques related to boundary retracement, design support, and construction surveying support, topographic mapping, and Right of Way mapping.
• Responsible for clear, informative, and accurate field notes.
• Efficiently complete daily topographic, boundary and control surveys for design and construction surveys
• Communicate with the client's on-site representatives, when needed, to ensure satisfaction with work performed and the communication of his needs to the office support team.
• Identify and report unique or potential construction difficulties to the office support team
• Analyze survey maps, locate monumentation and physical evidence required in the retracement of property lines
• Ensures that field information is accurately collected and transferred to the office support team
• Comfortable performing field and office tasks.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

This position requires the operation of a company vehicle. All candidates must hold a valid driver's license and will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. Employment is contingent upon meeting Horrocks' Fleet & Safety minimum requirements. Candidates will be asked to provide consent for the MVR check as part of the hiring process.

• 8-10+ years of progressively responsible surveying experience, including experience leading field survey crews on transportation, municipal, land development, and boundary surveying projects.
• 5+ years of experience serving as a Survey Crew Chief or equivalent leadership role, with demonstrated ability to plan daily field operations, assign work, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality deliverables.
• Proven ability to lead and develop survey crews, maintain project schedules, coordinate with project managers and clients, and resolve field-related challenges independently.
• Must be willing and able to initially work primarily in the field, but also have the ability to work on office tasks
• Experience in topographic surveys, transportation surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, land boundary surveys, subdivisions and records of survey, elevation certificates, construction staking, and data management. Exposure to first and second-order control surveys is a plus
• Fluent with Trimble equipment. Mobile, aerial, and ground-based lidar scanning experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Office, and MS Office. OPUS solution experience and point cloud exposure are a plus
• Experience in using linework codes with Topo Surveys
• Knowledge of UDOT and local safety standards

Benefits

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

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EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

About Horrocks

Founded over 55 years ago, Horrocks has a long-standing history of delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions. At the heart of our company is a commitment to providing essential resources for communities and improving quality of life through innovative and forward-thinking engineering practices. Our teams of dedicated professionals deliver high-quality results on every project and are driven by a culture of service. With our slogan "What we do matters," we strive to make a meaningful difference in the world through our work. Our approach is holistic, taking into consideration all aspects of a project to ensure it meets the needs of the present while preparing for the future. We invest in our people and culture, recognizing that our success is dependent on the talents and dedication of our team. At our firm, we don't just build infrastructure — we build better communities.