Job ID: 24-6646 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Survey NoVA
Overview
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Responsibilities
The geomatics crew chief oversees the daily field operations of a land survey crew
Determine most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys ranging from primary control through construction layout and as-built surveys, as needed
Proficient with documentation of work performed and sketches
Communicate daily with Project Surveyor and technician regarding land survey project schedule and work progress
Interact professionally with client representative and land owners
Read and interpret construction drawings/specifications and understand all aspects of the land survey project specifications and tolerances
Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork
Maintain land surveying vehicle and field equipment
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
5+ years of industry experience, prior crew chief experience is preferred
Competent operating total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, and tablet PCs
Experience with Trimble equipment is preferred
Strong computer and technical skills
Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal)
Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude
Ability to travel for extended periods of time
Ability to work in all-weather climates
Ability to walk long distances through a variety of terrains and carry up to 80lbs
