Field Supervisor in Charlotte, North Carolina at Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

The Field Supervisor reports to the Field Coordinator and Field Operations Manager and typically performs substantial data collection and technical field tasks to support assigned projects, while working with office and other field staff to produce elements fitting to project requirements. This position works under limited direction and guidance of a manager.

• Safely operate company assigned equipment such as commercial motor vehicles, instruments, and other related tools and technical equipment as directed by supervisor
• Exhibit professional interaction with client representatives, land owners, and/or the public
• Follow directions from supervisor as well as other members of staff and management team in order to efficiently complete tasks
• Read and prepare plans, at a high level, relating to the job at hand
• Responsible for ensuring the truck is properly equipped and contains all necessary supplies
• Accurately complete timesheets and reports on a daily basis
• Perform substantial maintenance on assigned company tools, vehicles, and equipment as required
• Can provide instructions to staff members on an as-needed basis and can also work alone if needed
• Gather information to carry out job duties including site features and other relevant information
• Read maps and navigate with electronic navigation equipment to promote accuracy and efficiency in the field
• Aid in the coordination of field work for fellow field technicians, with supervision
• Select and apply appropriate equipment to accurately designate complex layouts of field elements
• Assist in implementation of approved plans
• Direct and supervise work of subordinate members within your crew by taking full responsibility of the assigned personnel
• Deliver accurate and thorough training and instructions to several staff members at a time
• Record measurements and descriptive data in field book using notes, drawings, and sketches
• Operate and manage relevant field computer systems while storing data, making inquiries, and producing reports
• Gather information to carry out job duties including site features and other relevant information
• Ability to travel

• Relevant field experience required
• High school diploma or GED certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
• Strong computer skills required
• Advanced knowledge of identifying and using various types of field equipment required
• Demonstrates strong and collaborative work ethic
• Strong and effective communication within multiple levels of an organization is required