Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

• 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

What You Bring to SAM

• 5+ years of industry experience, prior crew chief experience is preferred

• Competent operating total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, and tablet PCs

• Experience with Trimble equipment is preferred

• Strong computer and technical skills

• Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal)

• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude

• Ability to travel for extended periods

• Ability to work in all-weather climates

• Ability to walk long distances through a variety of terrains and carry up to 80lbs

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company MVR standards, clean background check and drug screening

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being

• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families

• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program

• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks

• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

Salary Maximum

USD $42.00/per hour

Salary Minimum

USD $30.00/per hour

• 5+ years of industry experience, prior crew chief experience is preferred

• Competent operating total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, and tablet PCs

• Experience with Trimble equipment is preferred

• Strong computer and technical skills

• Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal)

• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude

• Ability to travel for extended periods

• Ability to work in all-weather climates

• Ability to walk long distances through a variety of terrains and carry up to 80lbs

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company MVR standards, clean background check and drug screening

• 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