Virginia Beach, VA On-site Employment $31.65 - $39.56 USD

Woolpert is hiring a Sr. Survey Crew Chief

About the Role

This position involves leading survey field teams, managing data collection, and ensuring precision in all surveying tasks using modern equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise field survey crews on project sites
  • Conduct precise land surveying using total stations, GPS, and other instrumentation
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company standards
  • Perform boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys
  • Verify accuracy of field measurements and data
  • Prepare and maintain field notes and survey records
  • Collaborate with project managers and engineers
  • Troubleshoot technical issues with survey equipment
  • Train junior crew members on proper survey methods
  • Manage survey data for transfer to office teams
  • Adhere to project schedules and field timelines
  • Conduct field reconnaissance to plan survey routes
  • Perform elevation and grade verification
  • Support quality control checks on collected data
  • Use field-to-office software for data integration
  • Maintain survey equipment and calibration logs
  • Work in diverse terrain and weather conditions
  • Follow federal, state, and local surveying regulations
  • Assist in developing project work plans
  • Ensure proper documentation of control points
  • Coordinate access with property owners or agencies
  • Support as-built and stakeout activities
  • Participate in pre-project planning meetings
  • Report field progress and challenges to supervisors
  • Uphold professional conduct in client interactions

Work Arrangement

On-site

Physical Demands

  • Work involves prolonged standing, walking over uneven terrain, and lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Fieldwork may occur in extreme weather conditions
  • Must be able to operate survey equipment in outdoor environments

Work Environment

  • Primarily outdoors at construction or remote sites
  • Frequent travel to project locations within a region
  • Occasional work near traffic or industrial areas

Not specified

About company
Woolpert
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. The company blends design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value.
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Job Details
Department Survey & Geomatics
Category other
Posted 3 days ago