Geospatial Survey Crew Chief

CompassData, Inc. - Englewood, CO

$70,000 ‒ $95,000 Annually

About the Role

You’ll manage CompassData’s field survey crews (1–2 person teams, with 3–8 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 who’s worked in the field, led teams, and mastered Trimble-based GNSS workflows. You’ll oversee equipment, vehicles, crew training, and field-to-office data quality — all from HQ, with only occasional travel for project-specific support.

What You’ll Do

• Direct 3–8 active 1–2 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

• 3–5 years of field experience in high-accuracy GNSS surveying (incl. GCP acquisition)
• 2+ years supervising or leading survey crews
• Fluency with Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, and field-to-office workflows
• Experience with coordinate systems, datums, and GNSS correction methods (RTK, PPK, static)
• Confident communicator with strong crew training and mentoring skills
• Highly organized with experience tracking equipment, vehicles, and field documentation
• Willingness to travel occasionally (HQ-based with limited field deployment)

Bonus If You Have

• FAA Part 107 certification
• Experience with LiDAR, UAV, or mobile mapping in the field
• Familiarity with post-processing, quality control, or GIS integration
• Experience setting up and managing RTK correction networks or ground station infrastructure

Why 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.