Lead Field Survey Crew Chief – Civil & Geospatial

Colliers Engineering & Design; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Western New York seeks an energetic Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations, perform advanced surveys, and ensure data quality across projects.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, coordinating with project teams, maintaining equipment and safety procedures, and traveling up to 50 percent, often in challenging weather. A valid driver license, strong problem solving, and proficiency with data collectors and total stations are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field survey experience and at least 2+ year of experience as a Crew Chief.
• Proficient with data collectors, data collection techniques, robotic instruments, conventional field note-keeping, total stations and leveling.
• Experience with civil surveying and construction staking required.
• Experience with or ability to learn the use of 3D scanners.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, with little need for supervision once provided with a work assignment.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Travel required (50%).
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record required. MVR will be checked and monitored.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform advanced field surveys within the defined project scope and budget, using the most efficient methods, and in accordance with applicable standards of practice.
• Interact with project site supervisors and client field representatives.
• Prepare accurate, detailed field notes and reports of daily activity in a timely manner.
• Perform in-field calculations for construction stakeout and various land surveys with minimal assistance from office support team.
• Prepare or receive from the PM, the Health, and Safety Checklists. Review and instruct other crew personnel on all safety hazards, PPE, etc. associated with the work being performed.
• Maintain, transport, and operate the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
• Operate and maintain the survey vehicle in accordance with the Company vehicle manual.
• Mentor and train junior field staff to facilitate career advancement.

Skills

Field surveying

Crew Chief experience

Data collection

Robotic instruments

Total stations

Leveling

Civil surveying

3D scanners

Self-starter

English literacy

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in Western New York seeks an energetic Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations, perform advanced surveys, and ensure data quality across projects.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, coordinating with project teams, maintaining equipment and safety procedures, and traveling up to 50 percent, often in challenging weather. A valid driver license, strong problem solving, and proficiency with data collectors and total stations are required.