Crew Chief (Survey)

Reports
To:
Project
Manager

Status:

Full-time,
Non-Exempt

Primary
Areas
of
Focus

Lead Survey Crew

Perform Survey Tasks

Data Management

Safety

Customer Service/Client Relations

Mentor Survey Teams

Core
Responsibilities

• Mentor
  and
  develop
  others
  on
  the
  use
  of
  survey equipment
  and
  new
  or alternate
  technologies.


• Mentor
  and
  develop
  others
  on
  survey
  fieldwork
  techniques,
  practices,
  and
  standards.


• Lead
  survey
  field
  crew
  in
  performing
  boundary,
  ALTA/NSPS
  surveys,
  topographic
  surveys,
  and
  construction
  staking. Often requires helping other crews, responding to last-minute requests, and working extra hours when necessary.


• Ability
  to
  effectively
  troubleshoot and
  resolve
  unforeseen
  complications
  independently,
  resolve
  any
  complex issues in the field, and notify the Project Surveyor when necessary.


• Provide
  exceptional
  customer
  service
  and
  build
  strong
  relationships
  with
  team
  and
  clients.


• Advance
  knowledge
  of
  all
  required
  safety
  procedures
  and
  practices.


• Wear
  appropriate
  clothing
  and
  adhere
  to
  site-specific
  PPE
  or
  OSHA
  requirements.


• Assist
  Project
  Manager
  in
  completing
  performance
  reviews
  for
  Instrument
  Operators
  and
  take
  corrective
  action
  when necessary (safety is priority one).


• Assist
  with
  onboarding
  and
  technical
  training
  of
  new
  instrument
  operators.


• Responsible
  for
  paying
  close
  attention
  to
  schedules
  and
  budgets
  and
  reporting
  any
  issues
  to
  the
  Project
  Surveyor
  and Project Manager.


• Maintain
  company
  vehicles,
  including
  performance,
  preventative
  maintenance,
  and
  cleaning.


• Collect
  information,
  maps,
  data,
  photographs,
  records,
  etc.,
  to
  thoroughly
  understand
  the
  project
  scope
  and
  execute survey tasks with minimal direction.


• Participate
  in
  standards
  and
  procedures
  creation.


• Responsible
  for
  the
  accuracy
  of
  field
  data
  and
  performing
  any
  checks
  before
  leaving
  the
  site.


• Download
  data
  collector
  and
  review
  and
  approve
  files.


• Able
  to
  read
  and
  interpret
  field
  data,
  surveys,
  architectural
  and
  engineering
  plans,
  and
  legal
  descriptions
  independently.


• Ability
  to
  effectively
  recognize,
  troubleshoot,
  and
  resolve
  unforeseen
  complications
  independently
  and
  resolve
  any complex issues in the field.


• Communicate
  with
  internal
  and
  external
  project
  teams.


• Willing
  to
  work
  in
  all
  weather
  and
  site
  conditions.


• Willing
  to
  be
  flexible
  with
  schedules,
  understanding
  that
  some
  days
  may
  require
  longer
  hours
  to
  complete
  a
  project,
  and some days will be shorter due to weather or workload.


• Responsible
  for
  individual
  and
  crew
  time
  management
  to
  ensure
  on-time
  arrival
  at
  projects
  and
  completing
  jobs
  in
  the allotted time to avoid multiple trips to a site.


• Understand
  and
  follow
  company
  practices
  and
  processes
  to
  perform
  tasks
  on
  time
  and
  within
  budget.


• Responsibility
  to
  meet
  project
  task
  targets
  and
  for
  completing
  projects
  on
  time.


• Interact
  with
  team,
  clients,
  and
  vendors
  professionally,
  care
  for
  the
  EPS
  Group
  brand
  and
  culture.


• Responsible
  for
  completing
  timecards
  accurately
  and
  on
  time.
  


• Achieve a 90-95% Billable Utilization Rate.
  Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training.

Preferred Skills
&
Experience

• High
  School
  Diploma
  or
  GED,
  associate
  or
  bachelor's
  degree
  in
  surveying
  or
  related
  field
  is a plus.


• May have Land Surveying Intern/In Training (LSI) or
  CST
  III.


• Minimum
  of
  2 years
  of
  experience
  as a survey crew chief including construction staking and boundary determination experience is preferred. 


• Demonstrate
  advanced
  knowledge
  of
  equipment
  and
  data
  management.


• Refer
  to
  skill
  matrix
  for
  technical
  requirements
  for
  I-II
  positions.


• Ability
  to
  operate
  survey
  field
  equipment, Leica preferred.


• Valid
  driver's
  license
  and
  automobile
  insurance.

Physical
Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.


• Requires a regular and normal range of hearing.


• Must be able to lift 100 lbs. when performing fieldwork.


• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching during office work and prolonged standing with a significant amount of time spent bending, squatting, and reaching when working in the field.


• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.


• Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment when working in an office. However, when working in the field, noise levels vary from ambient outdoor levels to those requiring ear protection.


• Able to sit for an extended period while in transit to job sites.


• This position may require outdoor work, ranging from extreme heat to below freezing temperatures and the potential for uneven terrain.
  

Perks & Benefits

• Health, life, 401(K), dental and vision insurance
  


• Short-term, and long-term disability insurance and leave
  


• Paid holidays
  


• Paid Time Off
  


• Bereavement leaves
  


• Cell phone stipend, if applicable
  


• Discretionary bonuses, if applicable
  


• Eligible for an assigned work truck
  
  

EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.