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McAdams

Crew Chief I - Surveying

Durham, North Carolina, United States

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Seniority
Executive
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
15 Sept 2026

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the posting

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Purpose

Responsible for operations of a field survey crew including managing and mentoring Instrument Operators. Prepare and manage field notes and field data files and return them to office support staff daily.

Essential Functions + Responsibilities

Responsible for the operation of a field survey crew

Demonstrate an ability to prepare proper field notes and manage field data files in a manner that they can be easily interpreted and cyphered by office support staff

Turns in notes and field files daily

Organize and maintain all equipment and vehicles

Maintain good client relations to foster and perpetuate long-term relationships

Manage and mentor field personnel to ensure that project objectives are met under budget and in a timely manner

Work outdoors in all weather conditions

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in survey field work

Knowledge of TDS Software, Trimble Robotics, GPS equipment

Punctual and dependable

Hardworking and detail-oriented

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license

Candidates will have to successfully pass a motor vehicle records check, drug test, and functional assessment

Preferences

5+ years of experience as a Crew Chief in Construction Staking and/or Surveying preferred

CAD experience preferred

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or [email protected].

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