What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Crew Chief position at Wightman?
Survey Crew Chief
Position Purpose:
The Survey Crew Chief may lead a 2-3 person team or work independently in the field. The crew chief will be responsible for efficiently completing the field work portion of survey projects (boundary surveying, topographical surveying, construction layout, etc).
Essential Functions:
- Operate technical survey equipment and surveying related software
- Perform survey calculations necessary for field work
- Perform construction staking
- Prepare and edit surveying notes and reports
- Interact with office staff, clients and the general public
- Manage field crew members
Required Traits & Characteristics:
- Exercise discretion and judgement in all work tasks
- Ability to plan, schedule work and complete projects within established budgets and timelines
- Ability to work independently
- Capable of working with a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, surveyors, architects, and technicians
- Enjoy and thrive in an outdoor work environment year round
- Physical requirements: ability to walk on uneven, slippery and snow covered ground; ability to bend, lift and carry up to 50 lbs; ability to effectively use a shovel, hammer and machete
Organizational Relationships:
- Reports directly to Regional Survey Manager
- Lead and mentor survey crew staff
Required Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of surveying equipment including Trimble products
- 3 years experience in construction staking, multiple types of surveying projects and working on a survey crew
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Previous survey crew chief experience
Travel:
- Position based in Kalamazoo
- Local travel to job sites will be required, possibility of regional travel
About Wightman
Wightman is a full-service consulting firm that exists to service people and the communities we live in. Our dynamic team of over 170 professionals works to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, business, and institutions in our communities. Our unique approach is to offer comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services, industry expertise, accurate scope of work, and a passion for listening. Services offered include Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Surveying. Our firm is based out of Southwest Michigan, Metro Detroit and Northern Indiana.
We are fun, creative, and passionate about our work and family life. To learn more, visit our Life at Wightman page: https://gowightman.com/careers/life-at-wightman
Salary : $47,800 - $60,500
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