Survey Crew Chief

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveying projects and lead a skilled crew.
• Ensure work meets quality standards.
• Perform utility locates & 4-way sweeps.
• Conduct calculations for construction, boundary, and topographic surveys.
• Train and evaluate the team's performance in the field.
• Ensure surveys comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Prepare field notes, reports, and project-related correspondence.
• Build and maintain solid client relationships with good communication skills.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.

Requirements

• 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.
• No revoked, suspended, or canceled driver's license within the last five years or three serious traffic violations within the last three years.

Nice-to-haves

• 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 a 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