Land Survey Crew Chief

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Land Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey crews in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, supporting renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, boundary, topographic, and ALTA survey projects. This role is ideal for a hands-on survey professional who can lead crews, operate modern survey equipment, maintain accurate field data, and deliver high-quality results while supporting safe and efficient project execution.

Position:  Land Survey Crew Chief
Location:  Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area (with travel requirements)
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
Travel Schedule: 3-4 weeks on-site / 1 week off
Per Diem: $205/day (7 days/week when working 6 days)
Hours: 75-85 hours/week during travel periods

About Our Client: Our client is a nationally recognized leader specializing in renewable energy and land development projects. They're industry pioneers dedicated to transforming the energy grid, designing resilient infrastructure, and developing sustainable communities for future generations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor survey crew members while managing daily field operations on construction, land development, infrastructure, renewable energy, boundary, topographic, ALTA, and design survey projects.
• Perform field surveying, construction staking, boundary location, topographic mapping, ALTA surveys, design surveys, and project data collection using GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, scanners, LiDAR, differential levels, data collectors, and related equipment.
• Interpret plans, maps, plats, drawings, specifications, and legal descriptions to complete field assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Collect, analyze, transfer, and document survey data, including field notes, sketches, data files, reports, equipment logs, and project records.
• Organize field staking materials, set survey markers, and direct site preparation or brush clearing as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, technicians, contractors, clients, and internal teams to communicate project status, progress, and issues.
• Maintain strong client and coworker relationships through clear communication, professionalism, sound judgment, and quality service.
• Follow all company safety, quality management, equipment maintenance, division, regional, and company policies.
• Protect, clean, and maintain survey equipment, vehicles, hand tools, and field gear.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proven experience in land surveying or a related field, including strong knowledge of surveying principles, field procedures, construction staking, control networks, boundaries, ALTA surveys, and topographic surveys.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and mentor survey crews while working independently and solving field problems with sound judgment.
• Proficiency operating total stations and GPS/GNSS equipment in static and RTK modes; familiarity with scanners, LiDAR, data collectors, and field technology preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, survey drawings, maps, plats, specifications, and related project documents.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, reliability, and commitment to quality work.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including THC, required.
• OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain, required.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience may be considered.
• Experience with commercial and residential land development, public infrastructure, renewable energy, utility-scale, or remote project assignments preferred.
• Knowledge of Public Land Survey System monument search and recovery preferred.
• Experience coordinating field activities with survey technicians, engineering staff, contractors, and project managers preferred.
• Proficiency or exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson, Revit, MicroStation, ArcGIS, GIS applications, schematics, 3D scanning, LiDAR, or similar drafting and mapping software preferred.
• FAA Part 107 UAS License preferred.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in construction sites, remote areas, rural locations, urban environments, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk long distances over uneven terrain, and lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies as needed for field assignments.
• Ability to meet travel requirements for assigned projects, including extended project-site assignments when applicable.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a field leadership role. You will lead survey crews on renewable energy, infrastructure, and land development projects that support communities and the future of sustainable development. We offer strong compensation, per diem benefits for eligible travel assignments, opportunities to work with modern survey technology, and the chance to grow with a team that values safety, precision, innovation, and professional development.

If you are an experienced survey leader who enjoys working outdoors, leading field crews, and delivering accurate results on meaningful projects, we encourage you to apply.