Survey Crew Chief

Psomas • Full-time • South Jordan, UT, US • $25 - $35 / hour • 3d ago

Survey Crew Chief

Own Your Future at Psomas

Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

As our Survey Crew Chief for our Survey & Geospatial team in Salt Lake City, you'll play a key role supporting infrastructure and land development projects across Utah. In this field leadership position, you'll oversee daily survey operations, perform a variety of technical survey work, and help ensure projects are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently.

Why Psomas

Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, training, and professional development opportunities.
People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that value teamwork and invest in employee success.
Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that help shape and improve communities throughout the region.

What You'll Do

As our Survey Crew Chief, you will oversee daily field operations while performing technical survey work and supporting project delivery through leadership, accuracy, and safety.

Field Operations & Crew Leadership
Oversee the daily field operations of a land survey crew and provide leadership to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
Survey Field Work
Perform fieldwork for boundary, topographic, right-of-way, construction staking, and design surveys with varying levels of technical complexity.
Construction Layout & Staking
Prepare construction staking layouts and perform field staking while maintaining accurate field book notes and documentation.
Technical Execution & Documentation
Utilize CAD programs to support survey preparation and reporting while preparing daily reports, time sheets, and required project documentation.
Client Communication & Coordination
Interact professionally with clients, landowners, and stakeholders while representing the survey team in the field.
Drawing Interpretation & Quality Control
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications while maintaining an understanding of project requirements, tolerances, and survey standards.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma
2+ years of surveying and/or construction staking experience
Advanced understanding of field survey practices and equipment
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
Strong communication and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $25-$35/hour (commensurate with experience; compensation may be adjusted for highly qualified candidates)
Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
Career Development: Career pathing, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and qualifying family members, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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