A Survey Crew Chief at —a civil engineering and land surveying firm based in Charlotte, NC—leads field survey crews in collecting data, performing boundary and topographic surveys. They are responsible for accurately gathering site measurements and operating specialized surveying equipment to support construction and land development.
A typical Crew Chief role involves the following core responsibilities and qualifications:
- Daily Duties: Directing Rodmen/instrument operators, managing survey equipment, and recording data for boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.
- Requirements: 3–5+ years of progressive field experience, the ability to read construction plans, and proficiency with GPS/Total Stations.
- Compensation & Benefits: Typical pay ranges from $30 - $45 per hour (about $60,000 to $90,000 annually) depending on experience. company-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, long/short-term disability, and 401(k).
