Survey Crew Chief

We're partnered with a growing civil engineering and surveying firm with a strong pipeline of transportation and infrastructure work across Wisconsin. They are looking to add a Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations on a range of civil and roadway projects. This is a hands-on role with daily field responsibility, leadership of crews, and direct involvement in high-profile infrastructure work. Why this role stands out Consistent backlog of WisDOT and municipal transportation projects Strong mix of field leadership and technical surveying work Opportunity to step into a senior-level field role with autonomy Stable workload with long-term growth potential Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise survey crews in daily field operations across transportation and civil projects Perform and oversee field surveys including boundary, topographic, and construction layout work Operate and manage survey equipment such as GPS, robotic total stations, and data collectors Interpret construction plans, drawings, and project specifications to execute field work accurately Collect, verify, and document survey data, including field notes, sketches, and reports Coordinate daily with project managers, engineers, and clients on progress and scheduling Ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements and survey standards Train and mentor crew members while enforcing safety procedures in the field Qualifications 4+ years of land surveying experience with prior crew chief or party chief responsibility Experience supporting civil, roadway, or transportation projects Strong background in construction staking, control surveys, and topographic work Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, and field data collection workflows Ability to read and interpret construction plans and legal descriptions Valid driver's license and ability to work in field environments year-round Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Survey Project Lead USA USD 110000 - USD 130000 Heavy Civil Project Engineer- Portland, OR USA USD 85000 - USD 115000 Project Manager- Gresham, OR USA USD 135000 - USD 225000 Director of Business Development (Construction)- Dallas, OR USA USD 175000 - USD 225000 Project Engineer MA USA USD 70000 - USD 110000 Heavy Civil Project Manager Baltimore, MD USA USD 100000 - USD 150000 Heavy Civil Estimator Manassas, VA USA GBP 80000 - GBP 140000 Heavy Civil Superintendent Warrenton, VA USA USD 100000 - USD 160000 Land Surveyor | Hanover, MA USA USD 85000 - USD 150000 Jobs