Senior Survey Crew Chief

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Woolpert is an award-winning global leader in architecture engineering and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders and as a certified Great Place to Work Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a dynamic Sr. Survey Crew Chief in Ohio! The Sr. Survey Crew Chief is a technical position within the survey and geomatics discipline responsible for leading a survey crew in the field for various types of projects including land title transportation energy aviation and land development surveys. Under the guidance of the Survey Team Leader this role involves performing field survey work ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with industry standards and company procedures. The Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief role will require you to exercise technical expertise leadership skills and communication in a collaborative environment offering career growth opportunities.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a survey crew to conduct field surveys including boundary topographic construction and as-built surveys.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment such as total stations GNSS receivers laser scanners levels and data collectors.
• Prepare detailed field notes and sketches to document survey activities.
• Adhere to project requirements goals and schedules as outlined by the Survey Team Leader.
• Fundamental operation of survey software for downloading processing initial quality control and verification of accuracy ensuring data meets project and company quality requirements.
• Assist in monitoring project progress troubleshooting issues and implement solutions to maintain timelines and budget constraints.
• Timely and effectively communicate issues or delays to the Survey Team Leader
• Practice safety protocols promoting a safe working environment including maintaining PPE inventory and performing safety checks on equipment procedures and vehicles.
• Provide basic guidance and training to junior survey crew members and assist in evaluation of survey crew performance.

What You Will Bring:

• Certified Survey Technician certification OSHA certifications or successfully passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam is desired.
• FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot certification is preferred.
• Above average communication skills both verbal and written and be able to effectively present information before clients and employees.
• Comprehensive understanding of survey principles methods and practices.
• Ability to interpret and analyze survey data maps and construction plans.
• Good organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with survey-related mathematical concepts (proportions percentages area circumference volume slope elevations etc.).
• Strong understanding of Subsurface Utility Engineering standards (ASCE 38-22) utility mapping techniques the ability to operate ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic locators is preferred.
• Associate or bachelors degree in surveying Geomatics Civil Engineering or a related field or five (5) years of related experience.
• Mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.
• Proficient in operating survey instruments and software including total stations GNSS GPS receivers levels and data collectors.
• Proficient in searching for and locating boundary corners and/or PLS section corners including but not limited to accessory and/or witness monumentation.
• Ability to travel overnight and work overtime as needed.
• Proficient computer skills including data transfer data processing software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Pass a pre-employment drivers license background check and maintain a satisfactory driving record as required by our insurance company.
• Must successfully pass periodic drug testing as required by company policy.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to frequently stoop kneel crouch and crawl.
• Good physical condition and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to frequently reach with hands and arms bend and climb and/or balance.
• Ability to use tools and equipment. For instance tape measure cloth / steel tape machete hammer shovel pick axe.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must have vision abilities of close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in outdoor environments often in remote and rugged locations.
• Exposure to various weather conditions including heat cold rain wind and snow.
• Physical demands include standing for extended periods walking on uneven terrain and carrying equipment.

Personal & Professional Growth:

The Senior Survey Crew Chief position offers potential advancement to higher managerial or executive roles within the surveying and geomatics discipline and Infrastructure sector markets and practices. There are opportunities to specialize in niche areas of surveying such as advance manufacturing geodetic control transportation aviation hydrographic surveying or photogrammetry/remote sensing. Continuous professional development and training will be provided to stay updated with advancements in surveying technology and methods. Leading large-scale and high-profile projects you will have the chance to significantly contribute to the companys growth and reputation

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture engineering and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe youll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the addition to offering competitive pay we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health life vision and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time retirement plan fitness reimbursement pet insurance identity protection technology stipend employee assistance program and more!

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