Crew Chief II

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

The Crew Chief II is responsible for leading complex field survey projects and ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards established by McAdams’s Geomatics department. This position requires advanced technical knowledge, independent decision-making, and strong leadership skills. The Crew Chief II oversees field operations, mentors Junior Crew Chiefs and crew members, and serves as a primary field representative for clients, demonstrating professionalism and technical excellence on every project.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily field operations and ensure survey tasks are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements and McAdams’s standards

Follow company standards and guidelines for surveying and / or construction staking

Perform and oversee a wide range of surveys, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction staking, and specialized geomatics work

Independently read, interpret, and apply complex construction plans—such as grading, drainage, sewer, and roadway profiles—to ensure accurate layout and data collection

Provide technical guidance to other Geomatics team members

Responsible for all assigned survey equipment. Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and cared for Inform group manager when instrument calibrations are needed to ensure continual accuracy in work

Identify, analyze, and resolve potential plan, computation, or constructability issues proactively

Communicate respectfully with clients or project neighbors to ensure a positive company image

Maintaining a safe work environment for all crew members, assist with executing JHA's, participate with pre and post job briefs, speak up when potential hazards or unsafe work conditions are identified

Maintain assigned work vehicle. Ensure regular vehicle maintenance is being performed

Plan and organize field work to optimize crew efficiency, accuracy, and resource utilization

Supervise and mentor survey crew members and Junior Crew Chiefs, fostering technical growth, accountability, and teamwork

Provide clear and concise direction to crews, ensuring understanding of daily objectives and safety protocols

Ensure field data is recorded accurately, organized efficiently, and delivered in a format consistent with McAdams’s standards

Support field staff development through on-the-job training and performance feedback

Lead by example in demonstrating professionalism, safety, and adherence to company values

Act as the primary field representative for the company, maintaining positive and professional relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders

Communicate proactively with Project Managers and Geomatics leadership regarding project progress, challenges, and resource needs

Address and defuse contentious situations on-site with professionalism and diplomacy

Ensure crew compliance with all safety standards, policies, and procedures

Skills + Experience

High School diploma or GED

Demonstrate core competencies of the Crew Chief I position

Knowledge of TDS Software, Trimble Robotics, GPS equipment, Carlson Software, and Leica Robotics

Punctual and dependable

Hardworking and detail-oriented

Successful completion of a functional assessment

Must have a valid driver’s license

Successfully pass a motor vehicle record check, drug test, and functional assessment

Work Environment + Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work will primarily be outside with varying environmental conditions.

Work will involve long-term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards encountered while maneuvering through project sites.

Work will also include working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.

Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Must be able to stand up or walk between 8-12 hours a day.

Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.

Weekend and overtime and/or overnight work and travel may be required.

Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

McAdams is an equal op…