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Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC (GMC) is a growing multidisciplinary firm specializing in land surveying, civil engineering, and related services. We deliver high-quality ALTA/NSPS boundary surveys, topographic surveys, as-built/utility surveys, highway/ROW projects, construction staking, tree surveys, and advanced bathymetric/hydrographic surveys using Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV).

GMC is seeking an experienced, safety-conscious, and leadership-driven Senior Survey Crew Chief (Field Tech III) for our Carterville, GA office to help expand our capabilities and support exciting projects in the Gulf Coast region. As a Field Tech III, you will perform and lead a survey crew in the field, ensuring accurate, efficient, and professional execution of surveying tasks. You will serve as the on-site leader, coordinating daily operations, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality data for our projects and clients.

• Lead and supervise daily field operations of a survey crew (1-4 members) under the direction of the Survey Manager.
• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, as-built, utility, construction staking, tree, and bathymetric surveys using total stations, GPS/GNSS, levels, and other equipment.
• Ensure compliance with GA surveying standards, safety protocols, and project specifications.
• Maintain detailed field notes, photos, and documentation; coach crew on thorough records and site observations.
• Manage equipment care, vehicle maintenance, and data collection/transfer.
• Communicate effectively with crew, office staff, clients, and subcontractors.
• Contribute to process improvements and a positive team culture.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of crew leadership experience in land surveying (preferred: experience running full field crews on diverse project types).
• Education: High school diploma, GED, or higher.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to receive, interpret, and administer instructions clearly and effectively
  • Proficient in operating surveying instruments (total stations, GPS, robotic systems, etc.)
  • Detail-oriented with strong math, problem-solving, and data management skills
  • Physically able to work outdoors daily in varying weather and site conditions
  • Perform manual labor, walk/stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Other Requirements:
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism.
  • Willingness to travel locally/regionally for projects (GA focus).
  • Experience with Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, or similar software is a plus; familiarity with advanced tools like USV or UAS a strong advantage.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement).
• Involvement in innovative projects with state-of-the-art equipment (USV, UAS LiDAR).
• Supportive team environment focused on growth, safety, and community impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.