Crew Chief - Field Survey Leader & Mentor

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an energetic Crew Chief in Connecticut to oversee field surveying with a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and mentorship. The role requires independent thinking and the ability to follow and adapt instructions within project scopes.

You will work with our Survey/Geospatial team to deliver DOT design, ROW, topographic, boundary, and 3D scanning surveys. Candidates should have 5+ years in field surveys and 2+ years as Crew Chief, with proficiency in data

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field survey experience and at least 2+ year of experience as a Crew Chief, or equivalent knowledge.
• Proficient with data collectors and robotic instruments, conventional field notes, total stations and leveling.
• Experience with or willingness to learn 3D scanners.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and travel as needed.
• Read, write, and understand English for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform advanced field surveys within project scope and budget.
• Interact with site supervisors and client field representatives.
• Prepare accurate field notes and daily activity reports.
• Perform in-field calculations for stakeout and surveys with minimal office support.
• Mentor and train junior field staff to facilitate career advancement.
• Maintain and operate survey instruments and vehicles as required.
• Support safety reviews and PPE instructions.
• Projects include DOT design and various surveys.

Skills

Field surveying

Crew Chief experience

Data collection

3D scanning

English proficiency

Tools

Total stations

Data collectors

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an energetic Crew Chief in Connecticut to oversee field surveying with a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and mentorship. The role requires independent thinking and the ability to follow and adapt instructions within project scopes.

You will work with our Survey/Geospatial team to deliver DOT design, ROW, topographic, boundary, and 3D scanning surveys. Candidates should have 5+ years in field surveys and 2+ years as Crew Chief, with proficiency in data