What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Crew Chief position at LHB?
Are you an experienced surveyor with leadership skills ready to take your career to the next level? Our Public Works, Structures & Survey group is looking for a Survey Crew Chief to join our team based in Duluth, Minn. In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing surveying projects, leading a skilled crew, and ensuring the work meets the high level of quality LHB prides itself on. If you’re passionate about precision, leadership, and mentorship, and the opportunity to travel, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
As Survey Crew Chief, you’ll have the opportunity to travel throughout the Midwest, allowing you to work on a wide range of exciting projects in different locations. At LHB, we offer a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued. If you’re ready to lead a high-performing team and make an impact in the surveying industry, we want to hear from you.
Why Choose LHB?
- Long-term Career Growth: We are dedicated to your long-term success. With comprehensive on-the-job training and clear paths for advancement, your career with us has widespread potential.
- Stability and Support: Join a respected company with a strong reputation and a proven track record in the surveying industry. Enjoy a stable work environment where your contributions are valued, and your success is supported every step of the way.
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
- Ongoing Training and Mentorship: We believe in your growth. We invest in your success with continuous learning opportunities and mentorship from experienced professionals to ensure you reach your full potential.
Position Summary
The responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:
- Utility locates & 4-way sweeps
- Perform calculations required for construction, boundary, and topographic surveys
- Train and evaluate the team’s performance in the field
- Assist with ensuring that surveys comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Prepare field notes, reports, and necessary project-related correspondence
- Build and maintain solid client relationships with good communication skills while interacting on job sites
- Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines and perform other related work as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Two years of previous experience working as a survey tech and/or crew chief
- Previous experience with 4-way sweep process
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Must be willing to travel 80% or more
- Ability to perform moderate lifting (50 lbs.), standing, and walking for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- A revoked, suspended, or canceled driver’s license within the last five (5) years or three (3) serious traffic violations within the last three (3) years may disqualify a candidate.
- Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates Degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of Total Station and GPS surveying equipment
- Experience using Trimble equipment
- Experience with ArcGIS and CAD software
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of team
- Strong work ethic, dependable, and motivated
- Ability to evaluate, plan, direct, manage, communicate, engage and oversee projects with varying degrees of complexity
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Medical and Dental
- HSA/FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Parking Transportation)
- Base Life and AD&D
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee-Owned Company/Opportunities to become a Shareholder
Required Submittals
- Resume
About LHB
Founded in Duluth in 1966, LHB is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm that serves clients nationwide. We specialize in commercial, education, government, healthcare, housing, industrial, pipeline, and public works projects and maintain four regional offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. LHB is committed to providing clients with high-performance, sustainable design solutions that can meet today’s challenges and create a better tomorrow. In 2021, the Minnesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects honored LHB with its biennial Firm Award.
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