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Survey Crew Chief

Verdantas
Wilmington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 May 2026
💰 $66,000/yr

About the role

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Join our team as a Survey Crew Chief in Bel Air MD, Dover, DE, Wilmington, DE, or Philadelphia, PA where you'll lead surveying operations with state-of-the-art technology.

We are seeking a motivated individual with expertise in one-man field operations using robotic total stations and RTK GPS.  Projects typically involve mapping and property work to include the integration of drone-based aerial imagery, along with some construction stakeout.

Join our team, and your career will be amplified by a culture of empathy, innovation, and life balance, recognized by employees as the top firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group!

What You'll Do: 

  • Collaborate with project managers to understand survey requirements and objectives  

  • Plan, prepare, and organize survey field projects, including the allocation of resources and equipment  

  • Lead and supervise a survey crew, providing guidance and direction to ensure efficient and accurate survey operations  

  • Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills of survey team members.  

  • Foster a positive and collaborative team environment  

  • Conduct field surveys using various surveying instruments, such as total stations, GPS receivers, data collectors, drones, and 3D scanners  

  • Ensure that surveys are conducted in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and legal requirements  

  • Oversee the collection of accurate field data and measurements  

  • Implement quality control measures to verify the accuracy and reliability of survey data  

  • Review and analyze survey data to identify and resolve discrepancies  

  • Maintain and calibrate surveying instruments and equipment  

  • Coordinate with the equipment manager to ensure that all surveying tools are in good working condition  

  • Communicate with clients to understand their surveying needs and address any concerns or issues  

  • Provide regular updates on project progress and ensure client satisfaction  

  • Enforce and adhere to safety protocols during field surveys to prevent accidents and injuries 

  • Promote a culture of safety within the survey team  

 

What You Bring: 

  • Associate degree in surveying, geomatics, or

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