Survey Crew Chief

Job Description

Job Description

About Alta E&I:

Alta E&I is a leading civil engineering consulting firm committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients. With a focus on excellence, we provide a wide range of services encompassing environmental and infrastructure.

General Summary:

The Survey Crew Chief is a crucial member of our surveying team, responsible for leading and overseeing their survey crew in the execution of land surveying projects. This role involves the management of field survey activities, equipment, and personnel to ensure accurate data collection and the successful completion of survey projects. The Crew Chief plays a pivotal role in maintaining project quality, safety, and efficiency.

• Plan, organize, and lead the survey crew in the execution of field surveys, including control surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, as-built surveys, and other survey related tasks. This position is primarily for construction staking, although drafting in Carlson Survey and data handling in Trimble Business Center is part of the job description.
• Ensure accurate and precise data collection using surveying instruments, including total stations, GPS, scanners, levels, and data collectors.
• Supervise the establishment of survey control points, benchmarks, and reference points.
• Maintain and manage vehicles and surveying equipment, ensuring that it is in optimal working condition and properly calibrated.
• Manage the inventory of field supplies and equipment to ensure adequate resources for survey projects.
• Collect, analyze, and verify the accuracy and quality of the survey data to generate detailed maps, plans, and reports.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies or errors.
• Perform daily job Safety Analysis (JSA) and vehicle safety inspection per Company policy.
• Enforce ALTA E&I and Client specific safety protocols and best practices during field operations to protect the survey crew and the public.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations and surveying standards.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to survey crew members.
• Assign tasks, manage work schedules, and supervise the performance of surveying field personnel.
• Monitor daily production, performance, and hours.
• Coordinate with clients and project managers to address project requirements, issues, and changes.
• Maintain effective communication and rapport with clients and landowners during field surveys.
• Maintain accurate records, field notes, and project documentation for survey activities.
• Ensure daily uploads of all data, photos, field notes, safety reports, and any other project related information.
• Enter accurate time logs for crew for hours worked, PTO, and holidays.
• Assist in the preparation of survey reports and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in land surveying, particularly in Construction Staking, with a proven track record of progressively responsible roles.
• Proficiency in using surveying instruments and software (Total Stations, GPS, Levels, etc.) Trimble instruments are used for all field work).
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and client relationship management skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to various job sites.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Continuously stand for up to 10 or more hours per day.
• Lift or carry up to 50 +/- lbs of necessary supplies from the truck to the crews in the field.
• Must have the ability to traverse creeks and steep slopes.
• Climb Fences.
• Walk up to 5 miles per day.
• Hours worked are typically 8 hours/day, 5/6 days/week (not guaranteed). Schedule driven projects may require more than 10 hours/day and up to 7 days/week.
• Drive up to 500 miles per day.

Why Alta?

Welcome to Alta E&I! Alta E&I is a leader and client full-service Engineering, Surveying, Construction Material Testing, and Environmental company. We have partnered with the most reputable and knowledgeable architects, developers, building contractors, institutions, and government agencies. Alta provides performance driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning. These projects have primarily been in the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas and also include Flagstaff and Northern Arizona, and other locations in the State of Arizona. Alta E&I is one of the fastest growing premier Surveying and Engineering companies in the state. We strive to be the best technical services company to work with, work for and invest in! This includes the use of 3D laser scanning and aerial drones. Join us and gain a career through training that promotes additional certifications allowing you to become a skilled worker in the industry.

Benefits:

As an Alta E&I employee you will receive the opportunity to enroll in our company sponsored benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability) and 401k plan. You will also receive 7 paid company holidays and accrue up to 10 paid days off. We pay for employee earned certifications, which include immediate pay increases. Join us and get a career!