Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief

SURVEY CREW CHIEF / PARTY CHIEF POSITION SUMMARY Spicer Group is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief to join our Independence, Ohio surveying operations. Immediate need requires someone with an understanding of construction projects and construction staking operations in support of major ODOT infrastructure projects. This person must be driven, hardworking and highly motivated. Support will be provided to leverage and help grow the surveying practice using the latest in surveying technology, including UAS, mobile LiDAR, static laser scanning, single and multibeam sonar, metrology and industrial measurement tools, and the very latest in robotics and GNSS surveying.
THE COMPANY Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary surveying and engineering company, with significant business emphasis and investment in its surveying capabilities. With offices in Ohio, Michigan and Georgia, Spicer Group has expanded its geographic footprint to the Ohio region to bring its depth of technology and resources, unwavering commitment to quality work, customer service and extreme responsiveness to our clients and partners. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k)-match program
• Paid Holidays
• Sick and Vacation Days
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Excellent Working Conditions
• Work-Life Balance
• Fitness Reimbursement

In addition to our benefits package, we host employee appreciation events throughout the year as a thank you to all our employees’ hard work and dedication! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical support working independently but under limited direction of Staff Surveyors, Project Surveyors or the Regional Survey Manager
• Provides direction and guidance to technicians, and directs the field survey activities for small and large projects under minimal supervision of a senior staff member
• Adheres to established company policies, follows all survey service group procedures, and assures the crew follows standard procedures
• Performs field survey activities in accordance with standards set by the company, state statutes, and the surveying industry best practices
• Discusses job assignments with clients, contractors, and other external sources
• Responsible for the organization of job files for data storage, field notes, reports, and drawings
• Performs trigonometry, geometry, algebra, coordinate geometry and various surveying computations
• Operates and has knowledge of GNSS and robotic total station functions and capabilities
• Good understanding of leveling practices, allowable closures, loop constraints, balancing and best industry practices
• Assures crew adheres to procedures in the safety manual and uses all personal safety equipment provided
• Plans daily activities considering possible multiple project schedules to ensure efficient completion of the work
• Maintains assigned vehicle and survey equipment to ensure everything is kept neat, clean and in top working condition
• Communicates with the entire crew and office staff about all aspects of the project and progress
• Works without direct day-to-day supervision and makes technical and supervisory decisions for projects assigned within specified limits of authority
• Prepares daily time sheets, data logs, topographic and staking reports, and manages field change orders
• Provides input to Supervisor and Regional Manager for the formal performance evaluation of crew members under responsible charge
• Able to work independently, when appropriate using robotic instruments and GNSS
• Participates in Survey Department and/or crew training
• Able to perform physically demanding work in all types of weather

EDUCATION / REGISTRATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Certified Survey Technician Level II or III a plus
• Associates degree or Engineering/Surveying related college courses a plus

EXPERIENCE & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Minimum 5+ years experience working as a crew chief/party chief
• Hard working, driven, determined to succeed
• Remains calm under pressure
• Works well with others, communicates well with staff and clients
• Personable and easy to talk to
• Organized, enjoys structure and process

FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at . EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled