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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief / Party Chief for our team out of Columbia, SC.

The Survey Crew Chief will lead a two- or three-person survey field crew in day-to-day operations for various surveys for our Digital Practice & Technology (DPT) group.

Additionally, they will:

Coordinate and interact with survey team, Survey Field Coordinator and Survey ManagerWork with robotic total stations, GNSS equipment and terrestrial scannersWork on boundary, topographic, as-built, construction, route and control network surveysMaintain schedule and budget requirements of assigned tasksMonitor and maintain survey equipment and truck assigned to crewUnderstand and maintain standards and specifications of project requirementsKeep and maintain accurate field recordsAdapt and respond to situations should they arisePrepare timesheetAct with a "team" attitude and communicate effectivelyUnderstand and follow all applicable safety proceduresRely on general understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to plan and accomplish moderate goalsOccasional overnight travel to additional locations.  When required, travel is typically Monday-Thursday.Typically work four 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday.

These are some examples of the types of interesting projects our teams have worked on:

Terrestrial laser scanning of the exterior building of multiple distribution centers across the USRoute survey of 55-miles of new right-of-way for natural gas transmission line680-acre Boundary Survey along the Black Mingo River in Georgetown, SC718-acre Boundary/Topographic survey along SC Hwy 9 in Chester, SC

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Highschool Diploma and 4 years of related survey experience or demonstrated equivalency of survey experience and education2 years of experience leading a survey crew Valid Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with boundary, topographic, as-built, construction, route and control network surveysAbility to travel occasionally overnight to other locationsPossess good communication skills to work with the project teamHave good leadership skills to manage the crew and work with the project teamHave strong organizational skills to maintain project files Computer skills (ability to check email, fill out daily timesheet, transfer data files)Laser scanning experience is helpful

Additional Information

Relocation is not available for this position

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

 

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.