Survey Party Chief

Job Description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Survey Party Chief opening in our Nashville, TN office. LaBella fosters a team-oriented atmosphere and emphasizes unparalleled client services. As a Survey Crew Chief for LaBella, you will perform survey assignments related to topographic and boundary surveying, ALTA/ASCM land title surveys, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone, structure monitoring in support of land surveying, civil engineering, architectural and environmental projects. You will be working under the direction of Licensed Professional Surveyors.

We provide a chance to be part of diverse surveying tasks for land surveying, civil engineering, architectural, and environmental projects. This is a full-time land surveying role that involves both fieldwork and office responsibilities, such as boundary, topographic, ALTA/ASCM land title, construction staking, terrestrial LiDAR, and UAV/drone surveys. It is a professional position that offers the possibility of obtaining a Professional Surveying License.

Duties

• Communicate with the project team and client to understand the goals, challenges, schedule, budget, and expectations of a project.
• Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying.
• Build client relationships.
• Operates advanced survey technology including GPS, Robotic Total Stations, digital and differential levels, UAV, high-definition scanners and data collections devices.
• Lead field team to achieve client & project objectives.
• Supervises, mentors and coaches junior field staff

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ experience as a Survey Crew Member/Chief with the ability to become a licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) and obtain future licensure as an Tennessee Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
• Prior experience as a crew chief required.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with the Trimble family of surveying equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with ACAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson and Inroads software is a plus.
• Ability to interpret design and construction plans.
• Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Maintain a current driver’s license in good standing and able to operate company owned vehicles.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

o   Flexible Work Schedule

o   Health/Dental Insurance

o   401k Plan with Employer Match

o   Short & Long Term Disability

o   Profit Sharing

o   Paid Time Off

o   Leadership Development Program

o   Fitness Reimbursement

o   Tuition Reimbursement

o   Referral Bonus Program

o   Wellness Program

o   Team Building Events

o   Community Service Events