Survey Crew Chief

Survey Crew Chief

We are seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to join a growing team in New York City. This individual will lead field operations for land surveying projects across a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, and development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable leading field crews while ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency on every project. Our client is a nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with a great culture and backlog of stable projects.

Responsibilities:

• Help lead and supervise survey field crews on projects throughout the NYC area.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments, including GPS, robotic total stations, and data collectors.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction layout, and existing conditions projects.
• Ensure accuracy of field data collection and oversee transfer of data to office staff.
• Prepare daily field notes, sketches, and reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients regarding project scope and progress.
• Promote safety standards and maintain compliance with city and company requirements.
• Travel occasionally to project sites in surrounding states/cities as needed.

Qualification & Skills:

• 4+ years of land surveying field experience, with at least one year in a crew chief role.
• Proficiency with modern surveying instruments and data collection software.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, construction layout, and NYC field practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites across the city.
• Flexibility for occasional overnight or out-of-state travel.
• NYC field experience strongly preferred.

Pay Range: $32.00/hr. - $45.00/hr., plus overtime. Commensurate with experience.