Project Coordinator / Survey Crew Chief

Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. (MRA) is seeking an experienced Survey Project Coordinator / Survey Crew Chief to join our Wilmington, North Carolina office. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveying professional who enjoys a combination of field and office responsibilities and is interested in continuing to grow toward a leadership role and eventual Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure.

We are looking for someone with a strong background leading survey crews who can also contribute to office-based survey work, including data processing, deed and boundary research, calculations, drafting, and coordination with surveyors, engineers, project managers, and clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead and perform a variety of field surveys, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction stakeout, and land development surveys.
• Operate and maintain modern surveying equipment
• Coordinate field activities, schedules, equipment, and personnel to support multiple projects.
• Download, process, organize, and review field data for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform deed research, boundary analysis, and property research.
• Assist with survey calculations, map preparation, plats, and other survey deliverables.
• Work closely with Professional Land Surveyors, engineers, project managers, and field staff to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior survey staff.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, municipalities, and other project stakeholders as needed.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience, including significant experience in the field.
• Experience serving as a Survey Crew Chief, Party Chief, Survey Technician, or similar role.
• A strong combination of field and office surveying experience is required
• Experience with boundary, topographic, construction, right-of-way, ALTA/NSPS, and/or land development surveys.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble S series and Trimble Access or similar surveying/drafting software.
• Knowledge of deed research, boundary analysis, field data processing, and survey calculations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with office and field teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Surveying, Surveying Engineering Technology, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT/SIT) certification or equivalent.
• Actively working toward Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure.
• Candidates who are close to obtaining their PLS license or are on a clear path toward licensure are especially encouraged to apply.
• Interest in growing into a Survey Project Manager, Survey Department leadership, or Professional Land Surveyor role.