Lead Survey Crew Chief: Field Surveys & Data

Colliers Engineering & Design; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) / Roth

Paid time off

Military leave

Professional license bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Crew Chief to lead our San Antonio survey crew. You will supervise field surveys, stakeouts, and as-built data collection, and coordinate with project teams to meet scope and budget.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with total stations, data collection devices, GNSS, and ideally 3D scanners. A self-starting attitude and a valid driver's license are required for on-site leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior crew chief experience is a plus.
• Proficient with data collectors, data collection techniques, robotic instruments, and total stations.
• Experience with or ability to learn 3D scanners.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision after assignment.
• Valid driver's license; clean MVR will be checked.

Responsibilities

• Lead one, two or three-person field crews on survey projects.
• Perform design, boundary, ALTA/NSPS and topographic surveys.
• Plan and execute a broad range of field surveys within scope and budget.
• Supervise and direct other crew members as needed.
• Interact with project site supervisors and client representatives.
• Prepare detailed field notes and daily activity reports promptly.
• Perform in-field calculations for stakeouts with support from office staff.
• Prepare cut sheets for construction assignments and review data validity.
• Mentor field staff to support career development.
• Operate and maintain survey instruments and vehicles per policy.

Skills

Total stations

Data collectors

Robotic instruments

3D scanners

English literacy

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Total Station software

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Crew Chief to lead our San Antonio survey crew. You will supervise field surveys, stakeouts, and as-built data collection, and coordinate with project teams to meet scope and budget.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with total stations, data collection devices, GNSS, and ideally 3D scanners. A self-starting attitude and a valid driver's license are required for on-site leadership.