Survey Party Chief / Crew Chief Details

Survey Party Chief / Crew Chief

Timmons Group - Newport News, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Company Description

Timmons Group is a multi-disciplined engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. We offer a workplace ripe with rewarding opportunities while cultivating a healthy work-life balance. With more than a dozen offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. Take a closer look at all that makes Timmons Group unique: diverse talents, challenging assignments, interesting projects, culture of learning and a flexible family-friendly work environment. Competitive salaries and a generous benefits package strengthen the advantages we offer. For more information, visit: www.timmons.com.

Timmons Group is always accepting applications for Survey Crew Chief candidates for future openings with our survey group.

Essential duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Oversees the day to day Field Crew operations to provide field data for boundary surveys, topographical and construction stakeout surveys
• Oversees and trains individuals to operate total station, level, GPS and data collectors for use in the collection field of survey data
• Establishes and sets point on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, structures, etc.)
• Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments
• Provides clear and concise field notes including sketches
• Oversees maintenance of survey equipment, supplies and vehicle
• Candidate must be able to work in a team environment, and also be willing to work independently on occasion

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of field survey experience
• Experience with Leica Robotic Total Stations, Data Collectors and GPS preferred
• Experience with DOT transportation surveying a plus
• Ability to collect field data in an organized, neat and professional manner for various boundary, topographic, design and construction staking projects
• PLS/SI preferred but not required
• The ability to compute, process and map field data will provide the right candidate opportunity and advancement
• AutoCAD experience a plus
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record required
• Must be willing to travel on occasion
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment over all types of terrain
• All-weather year-round outdoor work environment, with seasonal extreme heat index and wind-chill factors
• Other physical attributes of the job, such as hiking, climbing, vegetation management (chopping, cutting, hammering, sawing, etc.)

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.