Director of land surveying or senior crew chief

Our client is a long-established master-planned community builder. This role is part of the larger Engineering team.Role OverviewWe seek a dynamic, hands-on Director of Land Surveying to lead our surveying division. In this dual-capacity role, you will oversee the surveying strategy for large-scale master-planned residential communities and commercial developments while managing a small team of Crew Chiefs. You will split your time between high-level project management, technical QA/QC, and hands-on field work as a Crew Chief when needed to keep projects moving efficiently.

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Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team ManagementDirect and mentor a team of field Crew Chiefs and office survey technicians.Schedule and assign field crews to meet aggressive development and construction timelines.Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for field safety, data collection, and equipment maintenance.
Field Operations (Hands-On)Act as a Lead Crew Chief in the field, performing boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking surveys.Operate and troubleshoot high-end surveying equipment (GPS/GNSS, Total Stations, 3D Laser Scanners, and UAV/Drones).Ensure pinpoint accuracy in monumentation and data collection for complex infrastructure layouts.
Project Management & Development SupportCollaborate with civil engineers, architects, grading contractors, and municipal authorities.Oversee the preparation and signing of final plats, legal descriptions, easements, and boundary adjustments.Manage the survey budget, equipment procurement, and external subcontractors as needed.


Required Qualifications
Education & LicensureA Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License in Arizona is highly preferred, or the ability to obtain it through reciprocity or other means.
ExperienceMinimum of 10 years of progressive land surveying experience.Proven track record working on large-scale master-planned residential communities and commercial site layouts.At least 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience.
Technical SkillsProficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and standard survey data collection software (e.g., Trimble Access, Leica Captivate).Deep knowledge of state and local Public Land Survey System (PLSS) laws and subdivision regulations.


Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentMust be willing to work in various weather conditions and traverse rugged terrain.Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of survey equipment. xzbcwsv Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.