SURVEY CREW CHIEF / PARTY CHIEF
GEOSPATIAL SERVICE LINE
OHIO
POSITION SUMMARY
Spicer Group is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief to join our surveying operations. This is a unique opportunity that requires an individual with experience and understanding of construction projects and construction staking operations in support of major infrastructure projects. This person must be driven, hardworking and highly motivated. Support will be provided to leverage and help grow the surveying practice using the latest in surveying technology, including UAS, mobile LiDAR, static laser scanning, single and multibeam sonar, metrology and industrial measurement tools, and the very latest in robotics and GNSS surveying. This is a long-term career opportunity to become a leader on our surveying team.
THE COMPANY
Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group was given the prestigious 2026 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award, recognized by PSMJ.
Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.
Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:
Competitive Pay
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
401(k)-match program
Paid Holidays
Sick and Vacation Days
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Excellent Working Conditions
Work-Life Balance
Fitness Reimbursement
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides technical support working independently but under limited direction of Staff Surveyors, Project Surveyors, Regional Survey Manager or Geospatial Director
Provides direction and guidance to technicians, and directs the field survey activities for small and large projects under minimal supervision of a senior staff member
Adheres to established company policies, follows all Geospatial Service Line procedures, and assures the crew follows standard procedures
Performs field survey activities in accordance with standards set by the company, state statutes, and the surveying industry best practices
Discusses job assignments with clients, contractors, and other external sources
Responsible for the organization of job files for data storage, field notes, reports, and drawings
Performs trigonometry, geometry, algebra, coordinate geometry and various surveying computations
Operates and has knowledge of GNSS and robotic total station functions and capabilities
Good understanding of leveling practices, allowable closures, loop constraints, balancing and best industry practices
Assures crew adheres to procedures in the safety manual and uses all personal safety equipment provided
Plans daily activities considering possible multiple project schedules to ensure efficient completion of the work
Maintains assigned vehicle and survey equipment to ensure everything is kept neat, clean and in top working condition
Communicate with the entire crew and office staff about all aspects of the project and progress
Works without direct day-to-day supervision and makes technical and supervisory decisions for projects assigned within specified limits of authority
Prepares daily…