Survey Crew Chief

Nobis Group • Full-time • Concord, NH, US • 1w ago

Description

If you’re an experienced surveyor ready to take your career further, Nobis Group gives you the chance to make a lasting impact. As a 100% employee-owned company, your work goes beyond the field—you have a direct stake in the success of every project and the communities we support across New England.

We’re looking for an experienced Survey Crew Chief ready to step into a leadership role and guide a field survey crew to deliver precise, reliable results. As Crew Chief, you’ll combine technical expertise with strong decision-making to navigate changing environments, ensuring every project is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Why Nobis Stands Out As An Employer-of-Choice

You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner
Hybrid flexibility + generous PTO and floating holidays
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, 401k, parental leave)
Paid volunteer time and community-focused work
Real career growth through mentorship and leadership pathways
A supportive environment where your ideas matter
A multiple-year winner of New Hampshire’s Best Places to Work, earning a distinguished place in the Hall of Fame.

Position Overview

The Crew Chief (CC) serves as the lead field surveyor, responsible for directing survey crews and executing precise fieldwork based on office-developed plans and documentation. This role requires strong technical expertise, independent decision-making, and the ability to adapt survey methods to varying terrain and conditions. The Crew Chief also represents the organization in the field, maintaining professional interactions with clients, landowners, and contractors while ensuring safe and efficient crew operations.

What You’ll Do

Translate office instructions into an accurate and efficient field survey to daily direct field activities
Act as team lead to the field crew to direct, assign duties, and oversee field survey work
Interpret and ensure proper field procedures and accuracy requirements, established by the office, are follow and met
Operate equipment & ensure proper use by others on the job site while verifying accuracy of measurement, tolerances and closures
Train new instrument operators, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, demonstrate proper surveying techniques, and reinforce standards and expectations
Review, maintain and organize accurate field notes, records and electronic data while identifying errors and directing corrections
Resolve discrepancies in plans or conditions and adjust methods due to terrain, access or weather, while determining when to proceed or to stop work and knowing when to escalate issues to the surveyor or project manager
Coordinates workflow to meet job objectives and deadlines and clarify instructions and resolve routine field questions
At all times, conduct field surveys in a safe manner in all climates, including the enforcement of safety procedures, conducting job-site safety briefings, monitoring traffic control and/or hazardous conditions, and ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety practices are followed by all members of the crew
Extensive field site travel and other operational needs. Travel can be extensive at times
Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

What It’s Like Working At Nobis

We are 100% Employee-Owned and that makes you an owner. As a Nobis Employee-Owner, you will become part of a team that thrives on diversity of thought, encourages out-of-the-box ideas, and strives to fulfill our mission to deliver unparalleled engineering and environmental solutions that drive employee-owner, client, and community success.

Nobis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Requirements

What You’ll Need to Bring With You

High School diploma or GED and understanding of a variety of field survey equipment
3-5 years of experience leading a survey crew
Ability to follow detailed and precise instructions from plans, worksheet, field notes, etc.
Communication skills of a professional manner
Ability to coordinate workflow daily
Ability to resolve discrepancies in plans or conditions and able to adjust methods to accomplish and complete necessary work
Valid driver's license is required
Ability to learn and operate electronic surveying instruments and train staff as needed, along with ability for using a computer and other software
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (construction safety) is helpful along with any survey or civil technology coursework
CST (Certified Survey Technician) Level I-III is strongly preferred

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