Direct hire opportunity for a Survey Crew Chief in Chapel Hill, NC
100% paid employee benefits, company vehicle and fuel card provided.
CST Certification is preferred
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist Project Manager, Director of Surveying and/or their immediate supervisors with work on many different types of surveys.
• The types of surveys you will work on include, but aren’t limited to boundary, ALTA, topographic, existing conditions, right-of way, transmission line, transportation, and construction layout.
• Project Planning: Collaborating with project managers and engineers to plan and organize survey projects, including determining survey requirements, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Field Surveys: Conducting field surveys to collect accurate and precise data using various surveying instruments and techniques, such as GPS receivers, total stations, and laser scanners. This includes setting up and operating survey equipment, taking measurements, and recording data.
• Crew Management: Leading a survey crew and supervising the work of survey technicians and assistants. Assigning tasks, providing guidance, and training, and ensuring the crew follows established surveying procedures and safety protocols.
• Quality Control: Checking and verifying the accuracy and completeness of survey data collected by the crew. Performing quality control checks on field measurements, survey calculations, and data processing to ensure data integrity.
• Data Processing and Analysis: Processing and analyzing survey data using specialized software, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and geographic information systems (GIS) software. Creating accurate maps, drawings, and reports based on the collected data.
• Boundary Surveys: Conducting boundary surveys to determine property lines, establish boundaries, and create legal descriptions of land parcels. This may involve researching land records, reviewing property deeds, and conducting field investigations.
• Construction Surveys: Performing construction surveys to establish reference points, layout construction sites, and monitor the progress and accuracy of construction activities. This includes setting control points, staking out lines and grades, and verifying compliance with project specifications.
• Communication and Collaboration: Interacting with clients, project stakeholders, and other professionals to understand project requirements, provide updates on survey progress, and address any issues or concerns. Collaborating with engineers, architects, and construction personnel to ensure accurate interpretation and application of survey data.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring surveying equipment and company vehicle are properly maintained, calibrated, and in good working condition. Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain data accuracy.
• Health and Safety: Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations, conducting safety briefings, and implementing appropriate safety measures during field surveys. Identifying and mitigating potential hazards and risks associated with surveying activities.
Crew chief must be available to travel to work sites in the area.
Please send resume for consideration: wendyc@selectek.com
