Job Description
Job Description
Geospatial Survey Crew Chief
CompassData, Inc. - Englewood, CO
70,000 $95,000 Annually
About the Role
Youll manage CompassDatas field survey crews (12 person teams, with 38 crews active at once) from our HQ in Colorado. Your role : make sure every field operation is technically sound, well-planned, and aligned with geospatial accuracy standards.
Ideal for someone whos worked in the field, led teams, and mastered Trimble-based GNSS workflows. Youll oversee equipment, vehicles, crew training, and field-to-office data quality all from HQ, with only occasional travel for project-specific support.
What Youll Do
- Direct 38 active 12 person crews conducting GCP and spatial data surveys
- Train teams in Trimble systems (R10, R12i, TSC7) and Trimble Access workflows
- Build and enforce SOPs using RTK, PPK, and static GNSS techniques
- Review data and ensure quality in Trimble Business Center (TBC)
- Manage survey equipment and vehicles : calibration, readiness, inventory, deployment
- Plan all logistics : crew scheduling, travel coordination, terrain assessment
- Troubleshoot GNSS / Trimble technical issues and field setup challenges
- Coordinate with project managers on deliverables, timelines, and requirements
- Improve onboarding and training materials to streamline operations
- Support UAV, LiDAR, and mobile mapping deployments
- Integrate photogrammetry and GIS data into survey deliverables
- Set up and maintain RTK base stations and manage GNSS correction workflows
What You Bring
35 years of field experience in high-accuracy GNSS surveying (incl. GCP acquisition)2+ years supervising or leading survey crewsFluency with Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, and field-to-office workflowsExperience with coordinate systems, datums, and GNSS correction methods (RTK, PPK, static)Confident communicator with strong crew training and mentoring skillsHighly organized with experience tracking equipment, vehicles, and field documentationWillingness to travel occasionally (HQ-based with limited field deployment)Bonus If You Have
FAA Part 107 certificationExperience with LiDAR, UAV, or mobile mapping in the fieldFamiliarity with post-processing, quality control, or GIS integrationExperience setting up and managing RTK correction networks or ground station infrastructureWhy It Matters
Every GCP dataset starts at HQ. When your training, planning, and technical support are solid, CompassData's crews move faster, data stays cleaner, and clients get deliverables without rework. This role directly drives survey quality and operational efficiency.