Survey Crew Chief

Survey Crew Chief – Lehigh Valley, PA Verdantas is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead our survey team, oversee field projects, and support engineering and planning decisions in the Lehigh Valley, PA. What You'll Do: Collaborate with project managers to understand survey requirements and objectives. Plan, prepare, and organize survey field projects, including the allocation of resources and equipment. Lead and supervise a survey crew, ensuring efficient and accurate operations. Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills of survey team members. Foster a positive and collaborative team environment. Conduct field surveys using various instruments such as total stations, GPS receivers, data collectors, drones, and 3D scanners. Ensure that surveys are conducted in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and legal requirements. Oversee the collection of accurate field data and measurements. Implement quality control measures to verify the accuracy and reliability of survey data. Review and analyze survey data to identify and resolve discrepancies. Maintain and calibrate surveying instruments and equipment. Coordinate with the equipment manager to ensure all surveying tools are in good working condition. Communicate with clients to understand their surveying needs and address any concerns. Provide regular updates on project progress and ensure client satisfaction. Enforce and adhere to safety protocols during field surveys to prevent accidents and injuries. Promote a culture of safety within the survey team. What You Bring: Associate degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field; higher education preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience in land surveying, with at least 1 year in project management. Proficiency with surveying instruments and software. Capability to work primarily in outdoor environments, with occasional office work. Ability to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally, over substantial distances. Valid driver’s license. Drone license preferred. Strong leadership skills. Excellent problem‑solving abilities. Salary Range: $30 - $36 per hour. Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and licensing status. Benefits: Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays Verdantas is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr