Survey Crew Chief

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.    

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.    

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.    

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors    

The Survey Crew Chief is the foundation of the survey team, providing technical expertise with the survey equipment, software, standards, and data reporting. We are looking for a person who is willing to take on responsibility and stays current with technology. An engaged and driven technician is highly valued at OHM and a critical part of the team.

Your Responsibilities

• Work with Professional Surveyors to establish project plan and objectives, including timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedule.
• Direct Survey Crew members by assigning responsibilities and overseeing all work performed by the Survey Crew, including checking calculations and notes.
• Understand project scope and convey requirements to the Survey Crew.
• Oversee survey work to ensure safe work environments by complying with the company and/or site-specific health and safety plans (e.g., proper personal protection equipment, obtaining and maintaining First Aid and CPR certification, etc.).
• Provide technical expertise in topographic, construction, and boundary surveying techniques.
• Provide input on surveying and construction-related issues, procedures, practices, protocols, and methods.
• Ensure survey crew performance and provide leadership to field crews, including training, supervising, coaching, and mentoring crew members and less-experienced crew chiefs.
• Has the authority to use assigned resources to meet timelines, schedules, budgets, and profit objectives.
• May review the quality control and quality assurance procedures, as necessary.
• Perform survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile, and cross-section surveys.
• Calculate parcel and lot line locations and/or easement lines using taxation information and/or title information.
• Prepare easement and right-of-way descriptions and documents, with drawings if required.
• Responsible for processing field data and reviewing field data from other crews.
• Perform physical tasks such as carrying and maneuvering up to 50 lbs. line clearing, pounding stakes, setting monuments, and locating critical underground objects.
• Record field notes legibly and accurately while following company standards and operating guidelines.
• Share project information and other field observations deemed pertinent to the project.
• Ability to work mainly in the field and in the office (when required).
• Understand state and local regulations regarding surveying standards and practices.
• Effectively communicate information to staff and leadership team.
• Checks accuracy of completed work and works with direct supervisor to ensure compliance with QA/QC program.

Education, Experience & Licensure:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• 5 years of land surveying experience.
• Must have experience in all types of surveying equipment and procedures.
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license.

Technical Skills:

• Strong aptitude for mathematics, specifically trigonometry and geometry.
• Familiarity with DOT survey standards preferred.
• Proven ability to manage people and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Physical requirements include indoor and outdoor work, various temperatures and weather conditions, driving, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, kneeling, crawling, walking, sitting, and standing. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, MicroStation V8, and GEOPAK.

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs. 

Benefits: 

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision 
• Company Profit Sharing 
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution 
• Paid professional association membership 
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement 
• Volunteer Service Leave 
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance 
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options 

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs: 

• Voluntary Wellness Program 
• OHM Grad School 
• OHM University 

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.  

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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