Woolpert

architecture, engineering, and geospatial services

ConstructionSurveyCrewChief

$0k+ Columbus, Ohio, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Construction Survey Crew Chief at Woolpert. Skills: Construction surveying, Field leadership, Survey data processing. Lead survey field crew. Perform construction staking”

Industry & Context.

architecture, engineering, and geospatial services
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot field issues

Eligibility Requirements

Travel overnight, Work overtime, Stand for extended periods, Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, Work outdoors, Work in various weather, Reach with hands and arms, Bend, Climb, Balance, Lift 40 pounds, Lift 100 pounds, Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Adjust focus

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma or G. E. D, 5+ years construction surveying experience, Experience with construction staking workflows, Experience with construction plans, Experience with grade staking, Experience with tolerances, Proficient in operating survey instruments, Proficient in operating survey software, Proficient with total stations, Proficient with GNSS GPS receivers, Proficient with levels, Proficient with data collectors, Proficient computer skills, Proficient with data transfer, Proficient with data processing software, Proficient with Microsoft Office, Ability to travel overnight, Ability to work overtime, Pass pre-employment driver's license check, Maintain satisfactory driving record, Pass periodic drug testing

Nice to Have

Certified Survey Technician certification desired, OSHA certifications desired, Passing NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam desired, FAA Part 107 desired, Certified Remote Pilot certification desired, Experience in CAD for pulling points, Experience in CAD for generating staking files, Experience in CAD for creating point databases, Knowledge of machine control workflows, Knowledge of 3D modeling workflows

What You'll Do.

Lead survey field crew

Perform construction staking

Perform layout for roads

Perform layout for utilities

Perform layout for grading

Perform layout for structures

Perform layout for site improvements

Interpret engineering plans

Interpret digital terrain models

Interpret construction documents

Translate design into field layout

Operate survey equipment

Maintain survey equipment

Troubleshoot field issues

Ensure equipment calibration

Ensure equipment functionality

Prepare detailed field notes

Prepare field sketches

Document survey activities

Establish horizontal control

Establish vertical control

Support construction activities

Ensure accuracy of layout points

Ensure completeness of layout points

Ensure accuracy of survey deliverables

Ensure completeness of survey deliverables

Conduct as-built surveys

Document completed work

Perform initial quality control

Verify accuracy of data

Meet project quality requirements

Meet company quality requirements

Coordinate daily with project managers

Coordinate daily with engineers

Coordinate daily with superintendents

Coordinate daily with subcontractors

Support construction sequencing

Ensure proper data coding

Ensure proper data documentation

Ensure proper data transfer

Practice safety protocols

Promote safe working environment

Maintain PPE inventory

Perform safety checks on equipment

Perform safety checks on procedures

Perform safety checks on vehicles

Train instrument operators

Train field technicians

Mentor instrument operators

Mentor field technicians

Develop instrument operators

Develop field technicians

Improve crew performance

Improve technical capability

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with project managers; Coordinate with engineers; Coordinate with superintendents; Coordinate with subcontractors

Communication Scope

Present information

Full Job Description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Overview: Woolpert is hiring a Construction Survey Crew Chief to join our dynamic Survey team in Ohio. The Construction Survey Crew Chief is a technical position within the survey and geomatics discipline, responsible for leading field survey crews in the execution of construction layout, topographic surveys, and as-built documentation for site development projects. This role serves as the primary field point of contact, ensuring survey work is performed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements and industry standards, schedules, and safety standards. The Construction Survey Crew Chief role will require you to exercise technical expertise, leadership skills, and communication in a collaborative environment offering career growth opportunities. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. What You Will Do: Lead a survey field crew performing construction staking and layout for roads, utilities, grading, structures, and site improvements. Interpret engineering plans, digital terrain models, and construction documents to accurately translate design into field layout. Operate and maintain survey equipment such as total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, levels, and data collectors. Troubleshoot field issues and ensure proper calibration and functionality. Preparing detailed field notes and sketches to document survey activities. Establish and maint

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