Survey Crew Chief

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to join our Survey and Geospatial Services team. This position may be based in any of our Verdantas office locations throughout Ohio , providing candidates with flexibility while offering opportunities to collaborate with survey, engineering, and environmental professionals across the state.

What You’ll Do:

• •Lead and coordinate field survey crews while promoting safety, accuracy, efficiency, and quality.
• •Perform boundary, topographic, right-of-way, utility, construction layout, control, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• •Collect and post-process static GPS, RTK, VRS, and total station field data.
• •Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of completed fieldwork.
• •Maintain accurate field notes, records, and reports related to survey activities and crew productivity.
• •Process topographic and control survey data into usable AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings.
• •Calculate and coordinate construction survey services.
• •Assist with the development of plats of survey, legal descriptions, and subdivision plats.
• •Coordinate field schedules, equipment, project requirements, and communication among Verdantas offices.
• •Collaborate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, and other technical professionals.
• •Perform office-based survey responsibilities and field survey duties based on project needs.

What You Bring:

• •Five or more years of combined field and office survey experience, including experience leading or developing field staff.
• •Experience performing boundary, topographic, construction layout, right-of-way, utility, control, and planimetric surveys.
• •Working knowledge of ALTA/NSPS surveys, subdivision platting, and legal description preparation.
• •Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• •Experience with GPS, robotic total stations, RTK, VRS, and related survey equipment and technology.
• •Strong organizational, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• •Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative crew environment.
• •Ability to travel to project sites throughout Ohio based on business and project needs.
• •A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, civil engineering, construction technology, or a related field.
• •Survey Intern, Surveyor Intern, or Professional Surveyor certification or licensure.
• •Previous drafting or survey data-processing experience.
• •Experience coordinating multiple crews, projects, or office locations.

Salary Range:

The compensation range starts at $37.00/hour and is based on experience and licensure.

Benefits:

• •Flexible Work Environment
• •Paid Parental Leave
• •Medical
• •Dental
• •Vision
• •Life and AD&D Insurance
• •Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• •401(k) with Company Match
• •Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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