KLJ · 1 month ago
Senior Survey Crew Chief III
Kalispell, MT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$36/hr - $48/hr
10+ years expKLJ is a company that provides engineering and surveying services, and they are seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief III to lead and oversee land surveying activities for various construction projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with plans and regulations, guiding survey staff, and generating accurate documentation and reports.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCRMInformation TechnologyLegalOil and GasProperty DevelopmentPublic Transportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collect, compile, research, and analyze data from property/utility records, deeds, land/property titles, structural plans, and other matrices for single, multi-phase, or multi-site land surveying activities
Use survey instruments to perform various types of property surveys on projects of moderate complexity and/or scope, which could include boundary, existing condition, topographic, as-built, subdivision, and profile maps
Follows standard practices to provide professional survey assistance and guidance to account for and verify the accuracy of survey data, and determines conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications
Acts as consultant regarding survey progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only surveyor on a construction project or assist in overseeing surveyor activities for projects of a moderate/large scope and complexity within a region(s)
Verify measurements, calculations, and boundaries, resolving differences in interpretation of plans and survey specifications; resolving differences in interpretation of plans and specifications
Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work; occasionally leading tasks and survey staff for survey or field assignments on project work
Write technical reports summarizing site observation and survey findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and reports
Assist technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment, offering input, analysis, escalation, or resolution for more intricate and involved surveying problems
Adjust surveying instruments in order to maintain their accuracy
Provide guidance and training to entry-level survey staff
Attend pre-construction meetings and answer survey questions from contractors and other attendees
Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate survey activities
Remain current in latest survey knowledge, techniques, and practices
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and adhere to professional conduct and KLJ’s policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Minimum of 10 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior surveying experience with easements, rights of way, plats, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, property descriptions, and GPS surveys
Essential professional licensure/certification
Experience with both public and private sector work (e.g. state, city, county, utility districts, and private land development)
Advanced knowledge of land survey principles, practices, process, methods, and techniques
Advanced knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
Detail-oriented and can adapt to new technology, techniques and processes as industry/clients dictate
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience
Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
Well-defined knowledge of photogrammetric map compilation, electronic data processing, and drafting principles
Advanced proficiency with survey equipment (e.g. Leica Robotic Total Station), Auto Cad, Civil 3D, Microstation, and/or Geopak
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from calculations, data collation, and survey results to analyze and arrive at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week
Travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Associates Degree in Surveying, Geospatial, or closely related discipline is preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Performance bonus
401k
Employee stock ownership program
Flexible work environment
Company
KLJ
KLJ has provided engineering-based services with local expertise to drive national, large-scale projects and deliver successful results.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eric Michel
CEO
Dan Greenfield
Chief Financial Officer
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