Construction Survey Crew Chief
About the job
- Have at least 5 years of industry experience with surveying instruments and equipment.
- Have strong technical, measurement, and calculation skills.
- Have strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Have a proven work history and strong work ethic.
- Be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions and environments and carry up to 80 pounds.
- Have a valid driver's license, meet company motor vehicle record standards, and pass a background check and drug screening.
- Set up, verify, and operate GPS, robotic total station, scanning total station, automatic and digital levels, and traditional locking total station equipment, including required error checks.
- Verify existing survey control and establish or re-establish control as needed.
- Collect basic topographic and as-built data.
- Perform rapid static sessions.
- Perform scans for sign confirmations and as-built documentation in areas with limited access.
- Perform layout of low-, intermediate-, and high-risk items as applicable to the equipment and project requirements.
- Review project documents and completed layouts to support accurate fieldwork and identify potential issues.
- Collaborate with supervisors, project managers, survey team members, and clients to resolve issues and support project progression.
- Communicate findings, project updates, and potential issues clearly and promptly.
- Develop potential solutions to field and layout issues for review with the project manager.
- Transfer field data and documentation to appropriate office personnel in the required formats.
- Maintain complete and accurate field notes and project records.
- Follow established safety protocols and guidelines during fieldwork.
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in data collection to ensure quality survey results.
- Develop effective client communication skills to support successful project completion.
- Certified Survey Technician (CST) certification.
About the company
SAM Companies provides end-to-end geospatial data solutions and construction-phase services. Its core offering, Managed Geospatial Services (MGS), collects data with aerial, mobile, and terrestrial LiDAR, photogrammetry, and unmanned systems, turning it into actionable intelligence. The firm also delivers subsurface utility engineering, GIS, utility coordination, and construction services through SAM-Construction Services, creating a single point of contact for surveying, mapping, and project oversight. It stands as one of North America’s largest full-service geospatial and construction firms, growing through organic expansion and numerous acquisitions to tackle large-scale projects with the goal of reducing risk and improving decision-making for critical infrastructure.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$36.7M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New Mountain Capital’s July 2026 majority investment adds capital for expansion and hiring.
- Wilson & Associates’ August 2026 deal deepens SAM’s Southeast footprint and Tennessee reach.
- Ameren’s April 2026 deployment and Con Edison’s January 2026 pilot validate technical demand.
What critics are saying
- SAM’s 19 acquisitions and 2026 Wilson integration create messy systems and culture clashes.
- SAM depends on large utilities buying project work, so revenue tracks customer capex timing.
- Esri, Trimble, and utility in-house teams can compress SAM into a replaceable services vendor.
What makes SAM unique
- SAM spans surveying, SUE, inspection, GIS, and digital data in one platform.
- SAM serves 20 of the top 25 U.S. utilities after 19 acquisitions.
- Ameren and Con Edison use SAM’s CIM-based workflows for grid modernization.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Phone/Internet Stipend
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays