Description Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure. Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals. Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of nearly 1,500 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services. Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead our Wilkes-Barre, PA survey team in conducting accurate and efficient land surveys. The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for overseeing field operations, managing team members, and ensuring the quality and precision of survey data. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of surveying techniques, be comfortable working outdoors, and have the ability to collaborate with project managers and clients. Responsibilities: Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with project managers to understand survey requirements and objectives Plan, prepare, and organize survey field projects, including the allocation of resources and equipment Team Management: Lead and supervise a survey crew, providing guidance and direction to ensure efficient and accurate survey operations Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills of survey team members. Foster a positive and collaborative team environment Field Surveying: Conduct field surveys using various surveying instruments, such as total stations, GPS receivers, data collectors, drones, and 3D scanners Ensure that surveys are conducted in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and legal requirements Oversee the collection of accurate field data and measurements Quality Control: Implement quality control measures to verify the accuracy and reliability of survey data Review and analyze survey data to identify and resolve discrepancies Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and calibrate surveying instruments and equipment Coordinate with the equipment manager to ensure that all surveying tools are in good working condition Client Interaction: Communicate with clients to understand their surveying needs and address any concerns or issues Provide regular updates on project progress and ensure client satisfaction Safety Compliance: Enforce and adhere to safety protocols during field surveys to prevent accidents and injuries Promote a culture of safety within the survey team Qualifications: Associate degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field; Higher education preferred Minimum of 3 years of experience in land surveying with at least 1 of those years in project management Proficient in the use of surveying instruments and software Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally with or without an accommodation, sometimes over substantial distances Must have a valid driver’s license Drone license is preferred Demonstrated strong leadership skills Excellent problem-solving abilities Familiarity with relevant regulations and best practices Benefits: Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off Holidays 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. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet About Verdantas In 2020, we started with a vision to build a consulting company focused on our environment – making the world a better place. We then began to bring together consulting companies that all shared this common focus for a better world with a people-focused approach. Each entity that joins contributes its engineering, planning, science and technical expertise to create One Great Company to solve complex problems. They bring a legacy of excellence, a reputation of honesty and integrity, with like-minded cultures dedicated to inclusion, diversity, and collaboration. Collectively, we are experts in the environment and its supporting infrastructure who are committed to a people-focused future. Our efforts positively impact the communities we are welcomed into, our employees are allowed to balance their everyday lives, they are encouraged to grow into who they wish to become - all while putting our clients and the community we live in at the center of our actions. J-18808-Ljbffr
