Senior Survey Crew Chief - NV5
San Diego, CA 92128
About the Job
NV5 is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Survey Crew Chief to lead our surveying operations, managing a team of survey technicians, coordinating projects, and ensuring precise and accurate survey results across various land development, construction, and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a passion for excellence in field operations. You’ll be working closely with clients, project managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality surveys that meet both technical specifications and project timelines.
At NV5, we are committed to providing our clients with innovative, high-quality surveying services that drive project success. We offer our employees a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on diverse and challenging projects. If you are passionate about surveying and want to take your career to the next level, we invite you to apply!
Responsibilities:- Provide leadership and mentorship to the survey team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Assign tasks, coordinate workflow, and ensure the team's adherence to project timelines.
- Collaborate with project managers and clients to develop project plans, including defining objectives, scope, and resource requirements.
- Participate in project kickoff meetings, contributing technical insights and expertise.
- Oversee and participate in surveying activities, including measurements, boundary determinations, and construction staking.
- Operate and maintain advanced surveying equipment, ensuring accurate and precise data collection.
- Conduct in-depth research on land records, legal documents, and historical surveys to determine property boundaries.
- Provide expert guidance on complex boundary and easement issues.
- Establish and maintain control points, benchmarks, and traverse surveys for accurate data collection.
- Lead topographic surveys and mapping projects, ensuring comprehensive and precise results.
- Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of survey data.
- Stay abreast of industry standards, regulations, and best practices, ensuring compliance in all surveying activities.
- Oversee the transfer of field data to computer systems and collaborate with survey technicians in data processing.
- Review and approve survey reports, maps, and legal descriptions for accuracy and completeness.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing updates on project progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Participate in client meetings, offering technical expertise and insights.
- Maintain meticulous records of survey activities, field notes, and documentation.
- Ensure the proper archiving and storage of survey data for future reference.
- Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and repair of surveying equipment.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment to enhance surveying capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field.
- Land Surveyor In Training (LSIT) OR Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
- Extensive experience in land surveying with a focus on leadership roles.
- Proficient in operating and maintaining advanced surveying equipment and software.
- In-depth knowledge of boundary determination, topographic mapping, and control network establishment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with safety regulations and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
- Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions.
The pay range for this California position is $35.00- $50.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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