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Construction Survey Crew Chief

Woolpert
CompanyWoolpert
CategoryUncategorised
LocationColumbus
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted31 Oct 2025
Last verified6 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.   Overview: Woolpert is hiring a  Construction  Survey Crew Chief to join our dynamic Survey team in Ohio. The  Construction  Survey Crew Chief is a technical position within the survey and geomatics discipline, responsible for  leading field survey crews in the execution of construction layout, topographic surveys, and as-built documentation for site development projects .  This role serves as the primary field point of contact, ensuring survey work is performed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements  and  industry standards , schedules, and safety standards . The  Construction  Survey Crew  Chief role will require you to exercise technical  expertise , leadership skills, and communication in a collaborative environment offering career growth opportunities. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. What You Will Do: Lead a survey field crew performing construction staking and layout for roads, utilities, grading, structures, and site improvements.  Interpret engineering plans, digital terrain models, and construction documents to accurately translate design into field layout.  Operate and maintain survey equipment such as total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, levels, and data collectors.  Troubleshoot field issues and ensure proper calibration and functionality. Preparing detailed field notes and sketches to document survey activities.  Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control to support construction activities.  Ensure the accuracy and completeness of layout points, stakes, and survey deliverables in accordance with project tolerances.  Conduct as-built surveys and document completed work for project closeout and quality assurance.  Knowledge of Trimble Business Center for downloading, processing, initial quality control, and verification of accuracy, ensuring data meets project and company quality requirements.  Coordinate daily with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors to support construction sequencing and resolve field issues.  Review and manage field data, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and transfer to office staff for processing.  Practice safety protocols promoting a safe working environment, including maintaining PPE inventory and performing safety checks on equipment, procedures, and vehicles.  Train, mentor, and develop instrument operators and field technicians to improve crew performance and technical capability.  What You Will Bring: Certified Survey Technician certification, OSHA certifications, or successfully passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam is desired. FAA Part 107, Certified Remote Pilot certification is desired but not required. Experience in CAD (Civil3D) for pulling points, generating staking files, and creating point databases to support field layout and construction workflows is preferred. Above average communication skills, both verbal and written and be able to effectively present information before clients and employees. Comprehensive understanding of survey principles, methods, and practices. Ability to interpret and analyze survey data, maps