What We're Looking For: Barge Design Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Layout Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey operations supporting construction and engineering projects. This role is responsible for coordinating and performing construction layout, control, topographic, and boundary surveys while ensuring accurate data collection, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical surveying expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to support successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Perform construction staking and layout at industrial sites for foundations, equipment pads, utilities, roadways, and other site improvements; establish and verify horizontal and vertical control, document staking results, and coordinate with contractors and facility personnel to meet project tolerances and site-specific safety requirements.
- Plan, organize, and direct field survey activities in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
- Supervise and train survey field staff in proper surveying methods, safety procedures, and use of equipment.
- Perform field surveys using GPS, robotic total stations, levels, and other surveying instruments.
- Collect, process, and review field data for completeness, accuracy, and quality control.
- Interpret and implement engineering and architectural plans, maps, and specifications for survey projects.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and office staff regarding project requirements and progress.
- Maintain field notes, sketches, and digital data records in an organized and accurate manner.
- Ensure all field work adheres to applicable safety, environmental, and legal standards.
- Troubleshoot field and equipment issues and ensure proper maintenance of all surveying instruments.
- May perform computations and assist with preparation of survey plats, legal descriptions, and other documentation as needed.
Education & Experience Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of field surveying experience, with at least 5-8 years in a crew chief or lead role.
- Proficient with modern survey equipment (GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors).
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley Open Roads, Trimble Business Center, or similar software preferred.
- Strong understanding of surveying principles, coordinate systems, and construction layout techniques.
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and safety.
Why join us?
Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®. Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:
- Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
- Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
- Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
- Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
- Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.
We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Agency Submissions No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.
