Director of land surveying or senior crew chief

Our client is a long-established master-planned community builder. This role is part of the larger Engineering team.

Role Overview

We seek a dynamic, hands-on Director of Land Surveying to lead our surveying division. In this dual-capacity role, you will oversee the surveying strategy for large-scale master-planned residential communities and commercial developments while managing a small team of Crew Chiefs. You will split your time between high-level project management, technical QA/QC, and hands-on field work as a Crew Chief when needed to keep projects moving efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Direct and mentor a team of field Crew Chiefs and office survey technicians.
• Schedule and assign field crews to meet aggressive development and construction timelines.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for field safety, data collection, and equipment maintenance.

Field Operations (Hands-On)

• Act as a Lead Crew Chief in the field, performing boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking surveys.
• Operate and troubleshoot high-end surveying equipment (GPS/GNSS, Total Stations, 3D Laser Scanners, and UAV/Drones).
• Ensure pinpoint accuracy in monumentation and data collection for complex infrastructure layouts.

Project Management & Development Support

• Collaborate with civil engineers , architects, grading contractors, and municipal authorities.
• Oversee the preparation and signing of final plats, legal descriptions, easements, and boundary adjustments.
• Manage the survey budget , equipment procurement, and external subcontractors as needed.

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• A Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License in Arizona is highly preferred, or the ability to obtain it through reciprocity or other means.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Proven track record working on large-scale master-planned residential communities and commercial site layouts.
• At least 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Civil 3D , AutoCAD, and standard survey data collection software (e.g., Trimble Access, Leica Captivate).
• Deep knowledge of state and local Public Land Survey System (PLSS) laws and subdivision regulations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be willing to work in various weather conditions and traverse rugged terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of survey equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.