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Verdantas

Senior Survey Crew Chief

Ossipee, NH · On-site

$40/hr

Verdantas is seeking an experienced Senior Survey Crew Chief to support our growing survey team in ... Communicate with architects, engineers, geologists, etc., in a collaborative effort * Coordinate ...

C T Male Associates

Crew Chief

Latham, NY · On-site

$27 - $45/hr

... Architecture, Geology, Environmental, and Survey services. Our focus is on building better ... Job Title Crew Chief Location Latham, NY 12110 US (Primary) Syracuse, NY 13220 US Job Type ...

Verdantas

Survey Crew Chief

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

$30/hr

... engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture ... The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for overseeing field operations, managing team members ...

Barton & Loguidice

Survey Crew Chief

Glastonbury, CT · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

... geologists, planners and landscape architects headquartered in Syracuse, NY, with offices ... We areseeking a Crew Chief to join our Land Surveying Practice based in our Glastonbury, CT office.

Jerritt Canyon Gold

Chief Surveyor

Elko, NV · On-site

The Opportunity The Chief Surveyor is responsible for the overall management, planning, execution ... Coordinate survey activities with mine planning, geology, engineering, operations, and ...

Jerritt Canyon

Chief Surveyor

Elko, NV · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

The Opportunity The Chief Surveyor is responsible for the overall management, planning, execution ... Coordinate survey activities with mine planning, geology, engineering, operations, and ...

Jerritt Canyon

Chief Surveyor

Elko, NV · On-site

The Opportunity The Chief Surveyor is responsible for the overall management, planning, execution ... Coordinate survey activities with mine planning, geology, engineering, operations, and ...

Jerritt Canyon

Chief Surveyor

Elko, NV · On-site

The OpportunityThe Chief Surveyor is responsible for the overall management, planning, execution ... Coordinate survey activities with mine planning, geology, engineering, operations, and ...

Verdantas

Survey Crew Chief

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

$30/hr

... engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture ... The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for overseeing field operations, managing team members ...

Verdantas

Survey Crew Chief

Newark, OH · On-site

$30/hr

... engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture ... The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for overseeing field operations, managing team members ...

Jerritt Canyon Gold

Chief Metallurgist

Elko, NV · On-site

The Opportunity The Chief Metallurgist is responsible for providing technical leadership and ... Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Geology teams to align processing strategies with ore ...

Jerritt Canyon

Chief Metallurgist

Elko, NV · On-site

The OpportunityThe Chief Metallurgist is responsible for providing technical leadership and ... Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Geology teams to align processing strategies with ore ...

Jerritt Canyon

Chief Metallurgist

Elko, NV · On-site

The Opportunity The Chief Metallurgist is responsible for providing technical leadership and ... Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Geology teams to align processing strategies with ore ...

Verdantas

Survey Crew Chief

Fort Mitchell, KY · On-site

$30/hr

... engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture ... The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for overseeing field operations, managing team members ...

APTIM

Marine Geoscientist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$31.25 - $36.06/hr

Serve as Offshore Field Party Chief (or directly support in that capacity), responsible for safe ... Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in geology, geophysics, oceanography, or a related field ...

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Senior Survey Crew Chief

Verdantas

Ossipee, NH • On-site

$40/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Verdantas is seeking an experienced Senior Survey Crew Chief to support our growing survey team in the northern New England area.This position is Part-Time in nature and is anticipated to work between 32 and 39 hours per week.

This role involves active collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a diverse array of projects located in NH, ME, VT, MA, and extending to other regions.

Verdantas integrates a wide array of cutting-edge tools to deliver precise and efficient survey solutions. By joining our team, your career will be amplified by a culture of empathy, innovation, and life balance, recognized by employees as the top firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group!

What You'll Do:

  • Performing conventional and GPS computations and analysis

  • Land records research

  • Field crew supervision

  • Ability to take field measurements and stakeout of survey projects in Verdnatas' areas of operation

  • Make boundary decisions based on Colonial Land reconstruction theories

  • Prepare and seal final surveys for boundary, subdivision, site plan etc.

  • Prepare engineering basemaps for civil and structural design projects

  • Communicate with architects, engineers, geologists, etc., in a collaborative effort

  • Coordinate with the Principal Surveyor for evaluation of staffing, equipment, project, and marketing efforts

What You Bring:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred

  • 20 plus years of professional experience in the practice of land surveying in northern New England or a similar setting

  • Ability to manage projects and handle client relations

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

  • Ability to complete field work, including carrying equipment, cutting traverse lines, and walking on undeveloped sites

  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

  • Experience with AutoCAD design software, including Civil3D a plus

  • Strong technical skills

Salary Range:

Compensation for this position starts at $40 per hour and is based on licensure and experience.

Benefits:
  • Flexible Work Environment
  • 401(k) with Company Match

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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