Survey Crew Manager

Take Your Career to the Next Level 

Kleinfelder has an exciting opportunity for a Survey Crew Manager!  As a Survey Crew Manager at Kleinfelder you would have the opportunity to be part of one the largest and fastest growing land development firms in the country. You will have a chance to work with a team of survey professionals with over 75 years experience. Our survey department works together as team to ensure everyone is prepared for every project. This gives you the opportunity to not only succeed but to excel at your job giving you the opportunity grow and move up in Kleinfelder. We work on a variety of projects from boundary to topography, construction stakeout, rail stakeout, building columns and road mapping, there is nothing we don't do. This is an exciting opportunity to see different parts of Virginia and different parts of the country. We travel quite a bit so if you are feeling adventures Kleinfelder will be perfect for you. Our projects vary in location, one week you may be in the back country of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the next it could be the Capital Washington D.C. or the City of Richmond. Kleinfelder provides the opportunity for your continued education allowing you to work and learn more in your specific field.

Responsibilities

• Records Keeping: maintain records and data pertaining to the work being performed, the working conditions, the crew personnel, and materials for the project.
• Scheduling: Able to schedule work activities to perform the task on time and within budget.
• Coordination: Able to coordinate with team personnel to accomplish the tasks each crew member is responsible for.
• Project management: Able to manage the survey tasks and coordinate with other construction individuals and departments to safely and correctly perform the survey tasks needed for each project.
• Operate survey equipment: Have a good knowledge of the equipment used by survey personnel including, but not limited to robotic equipment, total stations, GPS equipment, levels, measuring chains and tapes, data collectors and some software.
• Crew mentorship: Able to teach and mentor instrument and chain operators on each crew. a crew leader should be able to pass on the knowledge and safety habits clearly and concisely that the individual has gained through their experiences.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil and transportation related surveying is preferred.
• A high school diploma, or equivalent, is required
• Ability to work effectively with other technical professionals
• Ability to write legibly and convey technical information as well as the ability to effectively present information, communicate, and respond to questions from groups of co-workers, clients, and the public
• Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving practices
• The ability to obtain background clearances to permit working on-site for certain clients is required
• Physical Requirements:
  • Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
  • Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rugged, rural or urban surroundings
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances
  • Required to stand for long periods of time and/or walk long distances
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed
  • The ability to work outside, in all types of weather, is a requirement

• Leadership, communication, problem-solving, organization, safety and math abilities are all qualities of a good crew leader.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil and transportation related surveying is preferred.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder 

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.