Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief

Surveying And Mapping, LLC Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief US-LA-Baton Rouge Job ID: 26-7812 | # of Openings: 1 | Category: Survey | Baton Rouge Overview Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction‑phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in‑house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI). By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment. Responsibilities Supervise a land survey crew for the daily field operations of gathering data for various surveys including boundary, topographic, and construction layout Determine most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys ranging from primary control through construction layout and as‑built surveys, as needed Read and interpret construction drawings/plans and understand all aspects of the land survey project specifications and tolerances Communicate daily with project managers, engineers, and technicians regarding land survey project schedule and work progress Interact professionally with client representatives and landowners Anticipate, prevent, and solve problems within authority Collect/interpret survey data and document accurate field notes, sketches, and communications Document all phases of land survey operations neatly and orderly Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork Maintain land surveying vehicle and field equipment Follow company safety procedures, policies, and practices Other duties as assigned Qualifications 5+ years of industry experience; prior crew chief experience preferred Valid, current driver’s license required Competent operating robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, terrestrial 3D laser scanners, automatic and digital levels, tablet PCs Experience with Trimble equipment preferred Strong computer, technical, and mathematical skills Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal) Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team‑player attitude Able to work outdoors year‑round in all types of weather conditions and environments and carry up to 80lbs Available to travel/stay out of town for work as needed Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr