Survey Crew Chief at Palmetto Corp. of Conway – Spartanburg, South Carolina

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely fashion, be diligent in field procedures and maintain company standards at all times.
• Supervise additional staff members assisting in survey assignments. Types of surveys performed: ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Route Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Construction Staking and Transportation projects.

• Adhere to QA/QC procedures and note taking. Follow instructions/work orders from project managers. Ensure all survey work is compliant with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with Trimble and Leica GPS, Trimble Robotic Total Station (S6), Trimble (TSC3) and TDS Ranger Data Collectors.

• Construction layout, ability to read and comprehend Construction Plans

• Participate in pre-survey planning meetings.
• Gather field survey data through use of GPS.
• Sets up, adjust and operate surveying equipment.
• Prepare field notes.
• Perform daily survey activities as assigned by Head of Crews.
• Review, check and recheck field data and ensure proper precision and accuracy are maintained.
• Identify hazardous situations and apply company safety procedures.
• Keep track of timelines and budgets for projects and relay that information to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in development and training of staff.
• Proficient with DOT Standards/Survey requirements.
• Field Engineering.

• Ability to interact successfully with staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with DOT Standards/survey requirements.
• Open to change and receptive to new ideas.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.