Survey Crew Chief

Civil Design Advantage (CDA) is accepting applications for a full-time Survey Crew Chief. CDA is looking for a self-motivated, highly organized, and ambitious professional to play a key role in surveying projects of all kinds. Candidate will work directly with other Survey Crew Chiefs, project managers and design team members in a fast-paced, high-culture environment, providing surveying services for projects in the Des Moines metro area and across the State of Iowa, including a wide variety of public and private land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork for Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Plat of Surveys and Construction Staking.
• Document field notes.
• Operate GPS, total stations, and data collectors.
• Transfer files between data collectors and internal company project folders.
• Provide communication to the office teams regarding project status, daily progress, and arising issues.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients and coworkers.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are consistently followed within the survey department.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years’ experience performing all types of survey projects, including boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, flood plain surveys and as-built record surveys is required
• Total Station, GPS and basic Autocad knowledge required. Experience with Civil 3D is desirable.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel for projects.
• Strong organizational skills, with high level of attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Self-motivated, enjoys challenges, learning new things, and demonstrates reliability and professionalism.
• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments.
• Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions subject to weather and changing environments.
• Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification is a plus.

What We Offer

At Civil Design Advantage, your success is our success. We understand that as an employee is challenged and grows, so does CDA. We are committed to providing an excellent work environment, challenging experiences, career development and continuing education. CDA continues to grow and is looking for the best of the best. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following plans are available:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/PTO
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Professional Development Programs
• Paid Holidays

CDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CDA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals based upon job related qualifications and the requirements of each position, without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.