Spicer Group · 2 months ago
Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief
Independence, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSpicer Group is a multi-disciplinary surveying and engineering company that is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief to join their Independence, Ohio surveying operations. The role involves providing technical support, directing field survey activities, and ensuring adherence to established procedures while utilizing advanced surveying technology.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Provides technical support working independently but under limited direction of Staff Surveyors, Project Surveyors or the Regional Survey Manager
Provides direction and guidance to technicians, and directs the field survey activities for small and large projects under minimal supervision of a senior staff member
Adheres to established company policies, follows all survey service group procedures, and assures the crew follows standard procedures
Performs field survey activities in accordance with standards set by the company, state statutes, and the surveying industry best practices
Discusses job assignments with clients, contractors, and other external sources
Responsible for the organization of job files for data storage, field notes, reports, and drawings
Performs trigonometry, geometry, algebra, coordinate geometry and various surveying computations
Operates and has knowledge of GNSS and robotic total station functions and capabilities
Good understanding of leveling practices, allowable closures, loop constraints, balancing and best industry practices
Assures crew adheres to procedures in the safety manual and uses all personal safety equipment provided
Plans daily activities considering possible multiple project schedules to ensure efficient completion of the work
Maintains assigned vehicle and survey equipment to ensure everything is kept neat, clean and in top working condition
Communicates with the entire crew and office staff about all aspects of the project and progress
Works without direct day-to-day supervision and makes technical and supervisory decisions for projects assigned within specified limits of authority
Prepares daily time sheets, data logs, topographic and staking reports, and manages field change orders
Provides input to Supervisor and Regional Manager for the formal performance evaluation of crew members under responsible charge
Able to work independently, when appropriate using robotic instruments and GNSS
Participates in Survey Department and/or crew training
Able to perform physically demanding work in all types of weather
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent education
Minimum 5+ years experience working as a crew chief/party chief
Hard working, driven, determined to succeed
Remains calm under pressure
Works well with others, communicates well with staff and clients
Personable and easy to talk to
Organized, enjoys structure and process
Preferred
Certified Survey Technician Level II or III a plus
Associates degree or Engineering/Surveying related college courses a plus
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
401(k)-match program
Paid Holidays
Sick and Vacation Days
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Excellent Working Conditions
Work-Life Balance
Fitness Reimbursement
Company
Spicer Group
Spicer Group, Inc. specializes in providing professional engineering, land surveying, and community planning services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Eric Barden
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