Senior Survey Crew Chief

Office Location: Fargo, ND

The Senior Survey Crew Chief will primarily lead survey crews in the field by providing topographic, boundary and construction surveys on various civil engineering projects including highway and urban roadway projects. Ideally the Senior Survey Crew Chief will be capable of writing legal descriptions for boundary surveys, certify right of way and subdivision plats, perform title and deed searches, that are typical for satisfying professional land surveying and industry standards.  This position will report to the Transportation Group Leader.        
 
Essential Tasks and Duties:

• Provide land surveying services including plane and/or geodetic surveys for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects.
• Gathers field survey data through the use of conventional surveying and GPS methods.
• Researches existing record information, including record maps, plans, deeds, easements and right of way documents.
• Prepares and reviews legal descriptions associated with right of way documents, subdivision plats, and records of survey.
• Prepares accurate field notes, drawings and records change in conditions while in the field.
• Delegates survey tasks to other survey crew chiefs or survey technicians under his/her direct supervision.
• Learn and follow surveying methods and standards as required by state and public agencies.
• Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers and engineers on a consistent basis by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects.
• This position may lead to a more prominent role as a Project Manager and Client Manager which will include becoming responsible for project budgets, fee estimates and financial performance.
• This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
• Effectively communicate with contractors, engineering staff and project owner representatives in the field.

• Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.

• Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
• Travel and out of town stays will be required; may work overtime especially during the construction season.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: 

• PLS (Professional Land Surveyor) Licensed in the State of North Dakota and/or Minnesota.
• 10 or more years of topographic and highway/roadway construction staking experience preferred.
• Proficient with operating GPS, robotic and total station survey equipment.
• Familiar with NDDOT survey data collection and construction survey methods a plus.
• Perform complex surveying calculations using engineering calculator, laptop computer, and coordinate geometry software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be detail orientated, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
• Required to wor