Field Crew Chief - I​/Corridor

Imagine a place where responsibility is shared equally among all employees. Where leaders are approachable, and the open-door policy is the rule. Where employees are tasked to be innovative and work with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Welcome to Manhard Consulting! We see problems as an opportunity for creativity, and we are looking for problem solvers to join our dynamic team. Our firm is organized into small teams to give you a strong sense of accountability and to achieve great results.

Job Summary:

This position works in the field directing Instrument Person(s) and completes houseline surveying services, topographic surveys, tree surveys, wetland surveys, boundary surveys, and ALTA surveys. They also complete control surveys and bench loops, as well as construction staking services within quality standards. This person may reside in Indiana but will be required to travel to the Chicago area approximately once per quarter.

Accountability and Duties:

• Ensures timesheets are submitted accurately and on time.
• Provides an accurate accounting of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a daily basis.
• Keeps supervisors informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• Maintains a good relationship with clients and staff.
• Works closely and coordinates with staff and site superintendents.
• Understands and accurately uses all field survey instruments.
• Properly maintains and takes care of field equipment.
• Obtaining & reading information for the daily projects.
• Maintain and electronically file legible field notes and sketches,
• Successfully upload and download data files to/from collector.
• Successfully upload and download calibration files to/from collector.
• Responsible for stocking the company vehicle each morning (supplies & equipment).
• Properly maintains, cleans, and takes care of field vehicle.
• Accurately completes houseline surveying services.
• Accurately completes topographic, tree, and wetland surveys.
• Accurately completes boundary and ALTA surveys.
• Accurately completes control surveys and bench loops.
• Accurately completes construction staking services.
• Accurately completes record drawings and as-constructed surveys.
• Checks control sheets and block sheets and coordinates information with office surveyors.
• Understands and accurately uses Trimble Business Center and other required software.
• Ability to make independent decisions within the general framework of projects.
• Checks in with the client (on-site) upon arrival and departure daily.
• Communicates with Survey Project Manager and/or Staff Surveyor on a daily basis.
• Complete projects efficiently and within Manhard quality standards.
• Mentors and trains Instrument persons and Survey Interns.
• Mentors and trains Engineers and Surveyors cross training in field.
• Accurately completes commercial building column staking services.
• Understands engineering plans and reviews for potential field problems.
• Efficiently coordinate multiple field staff on job sites.
• Find ways to improve our abilities to use and understand field equipment and software.
• Looks for opportunities to improve standard procedures and quality standards.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and mentors other crew chiefs.
• Completes construction calculations and block sheets in CAD.

Qualification Requirements:

Must have a High School Diploma and/or Surveying Degree with 5-8 years’ experience

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma and/or Surveying Degree with 5-8 years’ minimum experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid driver’s license

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and technical written communication skills.
• Ability to direct instrument persons and other field surveyors.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Available to work overtime as needed to complete projects.
• Available to work in the field in all weather conditions.
• Desire to learn and improve field skills and survey knowledge.
• Ability to make independent decisions within the general framework of projects
• Must be fluent in the English language

WORK ENVIRONMENT OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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