Survey Crew Chief/Survey Party Chief at Surveying And Mapping, LLC – Melville, New York

SAM is the nation’s largest combined geospatial solutions and inspection service provider in the industry. We use the industry’s most advanced software and hardware for collecting and analyzing complex spatial data across a wide range of markets and scientific disciplines. Our national reach, expertise, and applied technologies uniquely equip us to capture physical environments from coast to coast — delivering practical insights and high-quality spatial data with unrivaled speed and accuracy.

• The geomatics crew chief oversees the daily field operations of a land survey crew
• Determine most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys ranging from primary control through construction layout and as-built surveys, as needed
• Proficient with documentation of work performed and sketches
• Communicate daily with Project Surveyor and technician regarding land survey project schedule and work progress
• Interact professionally with client representative and land owners
• Read and interpret construction drawings/specifications and understand all aspects of the land survey project specifications and tolerances
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork
• Maintain land surveying vehicle and field equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• 5+ years of industry experience, prior crew chief experience is preferred
• Competent operating total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, and tablet PCs
• Experience with Trimble equipment is preferred
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal)
• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude
• Ability to travel for extended periods
• Ability to work in all-weather climates
• Ability to walk long distances through a variety of terrains and carry up to 80lbs
• Valid driver's license, clean background check and drug screening