Survey Crew Chief

Job overview

The Survey Crew Chief role is onsite in Fort Worth, TX, with daily travel to project sites in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Compensation is not specified. Baird, Hampton & Brown provides engineering and survey solutions and describes a mission of building long-term client relationships. The crew chief leads or conducts field surveys and ensures accurate, safe, and efficient work within project scope and budget. The role supports land development, transportation, utilities, and energy projects through field data collection, construction layout, and coordination with office staff and clients.

What you'll do

• Lead or conduct field surveys
• supervise and mentor crew members
• operate GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and related equipment
• perform field calculations and construction stakeouts
• prepare cut sheets, field notes, and daily reports
• transfer digital data and photos
• communicate with site supervisors and clients
• review hazards and enforce safety standards
• maintain survey vehicles and equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

survey crew chief

land surveying

field surveys

construction staking

gps

robotic total stations

survey equipment

fort worth tx

baird hampton & brown

local project-site travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance
• paid parental leave after 12 months
• PTO from day one
• 401(k) matching, annual bonuses, EAP, HSA contributions, and professional development.

Why this role

The posting requires at least three years of crew-chief experience and a valid Texas driver’s license. Local daily travel is required; occasional weekday overnight travel may be requested.

About the employer

Baird, Hampton & Brown is hiring for this role. Industry: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Sector: 54.