Traveling Survey Crew Chief (Remote)
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented team builds futures while helping shape the built environment across the country from our offices in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. We serve the Private Development and Public Infrastructure markets with core offerings of Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, and Field Services. No matter the project or scope, our clients enjoy problem-solving and service that goes beyond the expected.
We are looking for a Traveling Survey Crew Chief to join our Land Survey team remotely.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct various types of surveys, including boundary, topographical, and ALTA surveys in states across the central USA.
- Travel up to 80% of the time.
- Utilize GPS, Robotic Total Station, and conventional Total Station equipment to perform accurate and precise field measurements and data collection.
- Conduct construction staking activities, ensuring proper placement and alignment of project features according to design plans.
- Oversee and maintain survey equipment, ensuring its proper functioning, calibration, and care.
- Train and mentor crew members on equipment operation, surveying techniques, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Collaborate with project managers and surveyors to interpret survey data, verify accuracy, and prepare detailed reports.
- Prepare CAD drawings using software such as Civil 3D or Carlson Survey, ensuring accurate representation of survey data and adherence to project specifications.
- Perform occasional office work, including data processing, documentation, and project coordination.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-3+ years of experience with topographic and ALTA surveys.
- Relevant surveying experience, demonstrating expertise in conducting a variety of surveys and construction staking.
- Possession of a valid PLS (Professional Land Surveyor) or LSIT (Land Surveyor in Training) license is highly desired, but not required.
- Proficiency in operating survey equipment, including GPS receivers, Robotic Total Stations, and conventional Total Stations.
- Strong knowledge of surveying techniques, procedures, and industry best practices.
- Experience in preparing CAD drawings using software such as Civil 3D or Carlson Survey.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead and coordinate a survey crew.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring precise measurements and data collection.
- Knowledge of survey-related software and technologies is a plus.
- Located in the central US or within 100 miles of one of our offices.
- Ability to travel up to 80%.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
When you join us, you can find your OWN way through:
1. Community. Giving of time, treasures, and talents to fulfill personal passions and show up in your community.
2. Empowerment. Our employees are given full reign and the trust to make decisions in the best interest of their clients and teams.
3. Flexibility. The freedom to be a professional. The freedom to be a person.
4. ESOP. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is owned 100% by employees – equitably, a fact most employee-owned firms can’t claim.
5. Having fun. Laughing, jokes, high fives, celebrations – we take our work seriously but not ourselves.
6. Teamwork. A sense of belonging, learning from those around you, and feeling like you’re on the winning team.
It is the policy of OWN, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to their race, age, color, physical handicap or disability, military service record, religion, sex, national origin or any other categorization protected by law, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program.