Survey Crew Chief

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team! LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Survey Crew Chief opening in our Chattanooga, TN office. LaBella fosters a team-oriented atmosphere and emphasizes unparalleled client services. As a Survey Crew Chief for LaBella, you will perform survey assignments related to topographic and boundary surveying, ALTA/ASCM land title surveys, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone, structure monitoring in support of land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. You will be working under the direction of Licensed Professional Surveyors. We offer the opportunity for involvement in a wide variety of surveying assignments for land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. This is a full-time land surveying position, performing field and office duties including but not limited to: boundary, topographic, ALTA/ASCM land title, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone surveys. This is a professional path position that provides the opportunity to earn a Professional Surveying License.

Job Duties

• Communicate with the project team and client to understand the goals, challenges, schedule, budget, and expectations of a project.
• Proficiently document each task performed, maintaining accurate records of project progress.
• Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying.
• Build client relationships.
• Operate advanced survey technology including GPS, Robotic Total Stations, digital and differential levels, UAV, high-definition scanners and data collections devices.
• Lead field team to achieve client & project objectives.
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets and other required paperwork while maintaining a high level of organization and consideration to detail.
• Maintain land surveying equipment and vehicle, ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Supervises, mentors and coaches jr. field staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Ability to become a licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) and obtain future licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) a plus.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills.
• Competent operating total stations, GPS and Data Collectors. Proficiency with the Trimble and Carlson family of surveying equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson and Inroads software is a plus.
• Ability to interpret design and construction plans.
• Self‑motivated, self‑starter with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Maintain a current driver’s license in good standing and able to operate company owned vehicles.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to travel for up to a week at a time and work in all types of weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Drive a passenger vehicle.
• Wear personal protective safety gear most of the day.
• Work in cold or hot environments.
• Ability to physically carry 30 to 60 pounds of equipment multiple times a day, occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Our benefit offerings cover the must‑haves (healthcare and retirement), the just‑in‑cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry‑on‑tops (fitness reimbursements, year‑end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.