Survey Crew Chief

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is seeking a highly motivated Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations utilizing both conventional surveying methods and cutting-edge reality capture technologies. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality geospatial data that supports engineering, infrastructure, utility, environmental, and construction projects nationwide. At Verdantas, Survey Crew Chiefs leverage industry-leading technologies including robotic total stations, GNSS, terrestrial laser scanning, UAVs, LiDAR, and digital workflows to capture and deliver accurate, data-rich representations of the built and natural environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology on complex projects while helping drive innovation across the geospatial industry. What You'll Do: Lead survey field crews in the collection of geospatial and reality capture data Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, utility, control, construction layout, and as-built surveys Operate surveying equipment including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and digital levels Execute terrestrial laser scanning and UAV collection projects. Establish and verify project control networks to support survey and reality capture workflows Utilize modern digital field workflows, cloud-based data management systems, and geospatial technologies to improve efficiency and data quality Conduct field quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure accurate project deliverables Coordinate field logistics, equipment deployment, project schedules, and crew assignments Maintain field documentation, reports, metadata, and project records Mentor and train crew members on emerging geospatial technologies and field best practices Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, GIS specialists, BIM professionals Promote a strong culture of safety, technology innovation, and continuous improvement

• b>What You Bring:

High school diploma or equivalent required Minimum 5 years of progressive field surveying experience Experience leading survey crews and managing field operations Experience with traditional and reality capture hardware Strong understanding of survey control, field procedures, and data collection methodologies Ability to learn and apply emerging technologies and digital workflows FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Ability to walk, climb, bend, and stand for extended periods Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds Ability to safely work in active construction, utility, industrial, and transportation environments Preferred Qualifications: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering Technology, or related field Experience with Leica, Trimble, Faro equipment or similar technologies Surveyor-in-Training (SIT/LSIT) certification

• b>Travel Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 60%, including overnight travel and extended assignments throughout the United States. Physical Requirements Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions. Salary Range: The compensation range starts at $33.65 and is based on experience and licensure. 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 strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet