Lead Field Survey Crew Chief - Outdoor Precision & Tech

Colliers Engineering & Design; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vis

401(k)/Roth matching

Paid time off incl. parental and军事休假

Mentorship & growth programs

Wellness program

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Cary, NC seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys on outdoor projects, ensuring precision and efficiency. The role supports a Survey/Geospatial team focused on data collection from air, ground, and subsurface sources to deliver accurate results.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in field surveys and at least 2 years as Crew Chief, with proficiency in data collectors, robotic instruments, total stations, and 3D scanners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field survey experience and 2+ years as Crew Chief.
• Proficient with data collectors and robotic survey instruments.
• Experience with civil surveying and construction staking.
• Experience with 3D scanners.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Willingness to travel.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• English reading and writing comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform advanced field surveys within project scope and budget using efficient methods.
• Interact with site supervisors and client field representatives.
• Prepare detailed field notes and daily activity reports.
• Perform in-field calculations for stakeout and land surveys.
• Review safety checklists and instruct crew on hazards and PPE.
• Maintain and operate surveying instruments and equipment.
• Operate the survey vehicle per company policies.
• Mentor and train junior field staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Self-starter

English literacy

Tools

Data collectors

Robotic survey instruments

Total stations

3D scanners

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in Cary, NC seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys on outdoor projects, ensuring precision and efficiency. The role supports a Survey/Geospatial team focused on data collection from air, ground, and subsurface sources to deliver accurate results.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in field surveys and at least 2 years as Crew Chief, with proficiency in data collectors, robotic instruments, total stations, and 3D scanners.