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title: "Survey Crew Chief"
description: "Survey Crew Chief in Charlotte, NC. Lead field teams on construction staking and topographic surveys. 5+ years experience required."
url: https://amundsongroup.com/job/survey-crew-chief-ag1056119/
published: 2026-10-12
modified: 2026-10-25
publisher: Amundson Group
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# Survey Crew Chief

- Full Time
- [North Carolina](https://maps.google.com/maps?q=North%20Carolina&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)
- Posted on October 12, 2026

**Amundson Group**

## Survey Crew Chief

A self-performing contractor in the Charlotte area is building out their survey operations and needs an experienced Crew Chief to lead field teams on construction layout, staking, and topographic work. This is a field-heavy role with real growth potential in a lean, hands-on environment.

## What you will run

- Construction staking and layout on active job sites across the Charlotte region
- Topographic surveys using Trimble GPS systems and data collectors
- Plan interpretation, field calculations, and data verification
- Field documentation and quality control on all survey work
- Equipment and vehicle maintenance
- Direct communication with field crews, contractors, and project stakeholders

## What it takes

- 5+ years of hands-on construction surveying experience
- Proven background in construction layout and utility layouts
- Practical experience with Trimble software and GPS equipment (not just exposure)
- Ability to identify and correct measurement errors in the field
- Understanding of staking, monumentation, and marking principles
- Background from an engineering or survey firm preferred
- Comfortable working 90% in the field, independently and as part of a crew
- Reliable, organized, and strong communication skills
- Willingness to work overtime and Saturdays as needed

## The role

- Location: Charlotte, NC area (within 65-mile radius)
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, plus Saturdays as needed
- Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week
- Work split: 90% field, 10% office
- Compensation: $25 to $35 per hour, depending on experience; potential for salary conversion

## Growth path

This is a crew chief role in a growing survey operation. Advancement opportunities include CAD Tech, Field Survey Manager, and Director of Survey positions as the team scales.

## At a glance

- **Location:** North Carolina
- **Recruiter:** Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only

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About Amundson Group: a Houston-headquartered construction recruiting firm placing superintendents, project managers, estimators, foremen and skilled trades with contractors across the United States in heavy civil, site development, paving, data center, rail, tunnels, wastewater and underground utilities. 1,200+ construction placements to date, a network of 90,000+ construction professionals, 250+ companies served, the first qualified resume in about 7 hours and a shortlist in 7 days. Veteran owned, founded in January 2020 by Alex Mowbray, Inc. 5000 honoree in 2024 and 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firms to Work For 2023 and 2024, rated 4.9 on Google. 1336 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043. (832) 558-7982. https://amundsongroup.com

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