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Survey Crew Chief

Charleston, SC 29492

Posted: 12/17/2025 Industry: Land Survey Job Number: 39996 Work Location: Hybrid

Job Description

Job Title: Survey Party Chief 
Type: Direct Hire
Work Location: Hybrid in Charleston, SC

Essential Job Responsibilities:
 
  • Responsible for the operation of a field survey crew.
  • Major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, clarity, meets regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, meeting schedules, within budgets, and responsive service to clients.
  • Organize field work, direct crew members, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locating features, deliver data to the office, maintain accurate records of work and expenses.
  • Requires a lot of walking outside year-round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.

Required Skills & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 3+ years progressive experience in survey field operations with no less than 1 year as a survey crew chief
  • Good technical skills: behavioral traits of process oriented, steady, helpful, analytical, problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.
  • Proficiency with survey equipment (total stations, data collectors and GPS equipment).
  • Some overnight travel may be required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Big Bonus Points if you Have:
  • Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
  • Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

Job Requisition # 39996
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A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $28-35/hr.  The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.
 

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