Senior Survey Crew Chief

Furtado & Associates, Inc. (F&A) is a leading consulting engineering, land surveying and construction management firm in Seattle, WA. We are a small, privately held firm that works on transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Puget Sound area, including Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail Extensions and numerous projects for WSDOT and SDOT. Our busy office currently has an opportunity for a professional and experienced individual to fill the role of Senior Survey Crew Chief. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to join an established and dynamic organization that is experiencing significant growth.Job Responsibilities:You will be in responsible charge of a Survey Field Crew working primarily outdoors, exposed to ideal and inclement weather conditions, and operating assorted survey instruments and equipment. You will work daily under the supervision of the Survey Manager. All Land Surveying work will be performed under the direction and guidance of a licensed Professional Land Surveyor.Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Instruct, train, and mentor field-crew members and check all field work performedIdentify controls for property lines and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the surveyGather all necessary information needed to properly conduct the survey in the most time efficient manner and assign tasks to crew membersPerform data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using survey programs and AutoCADPerform mathematical calculations and check field dataResponsible for the care and upkeep of survey equipment and vehiclesDaily office tasks, such as the upload and download of data and the copying, scanning, and filing of field notes are requiredInteract and collaborate with office staff, and possibly clients, regarding project particulars and field related topicsQualifications & Requirements:12+ years of Land Survey experience, with 7+ years as a Survey Party ChiefHigh-level knowledge of proper field procedures for boundary, right-of-way, ALTA, topographic, mapping, as-built, and monitoring surveysMust have a high-level competence in good field note taking, managing a crew, running the equipment and training newer staff to familiarize and educate them on field surveying principlesHigh-level knowledge of Leica HDS Scanners, Trimble GNSS units; Total Stations; Levels, and Trimble software, such as Survey Pro, Trimble Access and Trimble Business CenterHigh proficiency in the collection of data using GNSS, Total Station, and Digital Level equipmentExceptional organizational and communication skillsExperience working on large scale complex projectsBe able to lift and transport 50 lbs. of equipment and supplies throughout the workdaySome projects will require the dexterity to successfully negotiate and maneuver along steep slopes and across uneven terrainA clean driving record and a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to acquire one prior to employmentLand Surveyor in Training (LSIT) certification preferred, but not requiredWork is performed primarily outdoors along roadways, rivers, in the woods/brush, along the shoreline, in or around utility infrastructure and in or around private property. Occasional regional day travel may be required.Benefits and Compensation:We are a small business offering big business benefits, including competitive compensation (depending on experience) with medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) (with company contributions), and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.EEO Commitment:Furtado & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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