Lead Survey Crew Chief (Field & Stakeout) — 50% Travel

Colliers Engineering & Design; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in the NYC Metro area is seeking an energetic Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews, plan advanced surveys, and ensure accuracy within project budgets.

The role requires 5+ years in field surveying, 2+ years as crew chief, proficiency with data collectors, total stations, 3D scanners, and civil staking. Travel 50% and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field survey experience and 2+ years as Crew Chief.
• Proficient with data collectors, robotic instruments, total stations, and leveling.
• Experience with civil surveying and construction staking.
• Ability to learn 3D scanners.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; travel 50%.
• Strong English reading/writing for field communications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform advanced field surveys within the defined project scope and budget.
• Interact with project site supervisors and client field representatives.
• Prepare accurate, detailed field notes and daily activity reports.
• Perform in-field calculations for construction stakeout and various land surveys.
• Review safety checklists and mentor junior crew members.

Skills

Field survey experience

Crew Chief experience

Data collection techniques

Total stations and leveling

Self-motivated / independent work

Ability to work in inclement weather

Travel flexibility

Tools

Data collectors

Robotic total stations

3D scanners

Conventional field notes

Survey instruments maintenance

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in the NYC Metro area is seeking an energetic Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews, plan advanced surveys, and ensure accuracy within project budgets.

The role requires 5+ years in field surveying, 2+ years as crew chief, proficiency with data collectors, total stations, 3D scanners, and civil staking. Travel 50% and a valid driver's license are required.