Survey Crew Chief

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team! LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Survey Crew Chief opening in our Chattanooga, TN office. LaBella fosters a team-oriented atmosphere and emphasizes unparalleled client services. As a Survey Crew Chief for LaBella, you will perform survey assignments related to topographic and boundary surveying, ALTA/ASCM land title surveys, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone, structure monitoring in support of land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. You will be working under the direction of Licensed Professional Surveyors. We offer the opportunity for involvement in a wide variety of surveying assignments for land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. This is a full-time land surveying position, performing field and office duties including but not limited to: boundary, topographic, ALTA/ASCM land title, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone surveys. This is a professional path position that provides the opportunity to earn a Professional Surveying License.

Job Duties

• Communicate with the project team and client to understand the goals, challenges, schedule, budget, and expectations of a project.
• Proficiently document each task performed, maintaining accurate records of project progress.
• Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying.
• Build client relationships.
• Operate advanced survey technology including GPS, Robotic Total Stations, digital and differential levels, UAV, high-definition scanners and data collections devices.
• Lead field team to achieve client & project objectives.
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets and other required paperwork while maintaining a high level of organization and consideration to detail.
• Maintain land surveying equipment and vehicle, ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Supervises, mentors and coaches jr. field staff.

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ experience as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Ability to become a licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) and obtain future licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) a plus.