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Crew Chief, Survey

Stantec, Winston Salem, NC, United States


Land Survey Crew Chief

Strong communities don't just happen. They're thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home. If you're passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. Accurate data is the top priority for our Geomatics team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data. On, above and under the earth's surface we are providing our clients a full range of Geomatics, Surveying and Mapping services. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter using laser scanners, drones, LiDAR, remote controlled boats, and traditional survey techniques. Stantec is seeking a Land Survey Crew Chief to join our Winston-Salem, NC office. The Survey Crew Chief will work in a team environment and supervise other members on the survey crew. The successful candidate will assist in providing our clients a full range of surveying and mapping services in support of registered Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers. The position will work on a variety of average-sized projects under the guidance of a Senior Surveyor. Your key responsibilities include: Proficient in operating surveying equipment and data collectors/platforms. Directs and conducts field surveys for projects. Supervises survey field crew, ensures completion dates and budgets are met, and ensures consistent application of firm operating standards and safety practices. Performs accurate measurements and calculations in recording field data using instruments and measuring devices. Transfers survey data to the proper files in the computer network and acquires data for field use. Drives company or personal vehicle to reach job sites. Support the Survey Manager to ensure surveys are compliant with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Identifies hazardous situations and applies company safety procedures. Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment. Your capabilities and credentials include: Well-developed understanding of field survey methods and calculations. Solid basic understanding of local survey laws, rules, and regulations. Experience performing field boundary, topographic, land title surveys, and construction staking. Strong skills in time management, organization, and meeting deadlines. Ability to use GPS, data collectors, total stations, robotics, and relevant survey equipment. Excellent cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team. Availability to travel out of town and overnight when needed. Typically up to 50%. Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 5-6 years of experience. The ability to work efficiently as a 2- or 3-person survey crew or solo robotic/GPS as needed. Position will primarily be field work and may require travel. Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) experience a plus. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record. Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment drug screen. A bout Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. Primary Location: United States | NC | Winston Salem Organization: BC-2343 CommDev-US Southeast Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: Replacement Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.