Survey Crew Chief

LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

COMPENSATION: $45,500.00 - $95,000.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications

JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced Crew Chief to join our growing Survey team. This position provides leadership to field survey crews while performing a variety of surveying projects, including transportation, boundary, ALTA, topographic, utility, construction layout, and control surveys. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality survey data while maintaining strong communication with clients and team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and direct field survey crews to complete projects safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

• Ensure project hours remain within planned budgets.

• Communicate with the survey team to ensure a thorough understanding of daily project objectives before departing the office.

• Perform survey research through government agencies, including plats and deed research.

• Interpret project data, maps, deeds, blueprints, aerial photography, and construction documents.

• Communicate professionally with clients, property owners, contractors, and the general public.

• Prepare accurate field notes, sketches, timekeeping, and project billing documentation.

• Perform complex surveying calculations using Coordinate Geometry (COGO) software.

• Operate GPS equipment, total stations, digital and conventional levels, and data collectors.

• Utilize engineering and surveying software to prepare field data for CAD processing.

• Perform quality control on survey work completed under your supervision and license, and assist with quality reviews on other projects as needed.

• Maintain proficiency in surveying methods, technology, and industry best practices through continuing education.

• Recommend improvements to survey procedures, equipment, and field operations.

• Complete responsibilities in accordance with the company's Quality Manual.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of land surveying experience.

• Experience with highway/DOT, bridge, boundary, ALTA, topographic, aerial ground control, construction layout, utility, and horizontal/vertical control surveys.

• Proficient with data collectors, conventional field notes and sketches, total stations, leveling, and accurate field reporting.

• Proficient with GPS equipment, total stations, conventional and digital levels, COGO calculations, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation/OpenRoads, and survey drafting technologies.

• Experience preparing survey drawings and performing GPS post-processing, error analysis, and corrections.

• Knowledge of Trimble survey equipment and software.

• Ability to operate motorized equipment.

• Ability to work extended hours outdoors in varying weather conditions and around traffic.

• Ability to travel for out-of-town projects.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of computer-aided drafting principles.

• Knowledge of land surveying principles, basic civil engineering practices, and construction procedures.

• Must successfully pass a background check in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience with Trimble survey equipment and software.

• Demonstrated experience performing DOT, ALTA, Boundary, and Topographic surveys.

• Ability to calculate boundaries and construction layouts.

• Ability to resolve boundary issues in the field.

• Ability to calculate construction layout points from PDF and CAD drawings.

• Working knowledge of Land Survey Law and its practical application.

• Continuing education in Land Surveying or active pursuit of a Land Surveying degree with the intent to obtain Professional Surveyor licensure.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily works outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, uneven terrain, and traffic.

• Frequently sits, talks, and hears.

• Occasionally stands, walks, reaches, kneels, crouches, crawls, and uses hands to operate equipment.

• Frequently lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

BENEFITS:

• Bi-annual bonus program

• Health insurance (85%-100% employer paid)

• Employer-paid vision insurance

• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance

• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Optional dental insurance

• Optional supplemental life insurance

• 16 days of PTO upon hire, increasing with years of service

• Parental leave

MacArthur Associated Consultants, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.