Senior Survey Crew Chief: Lead Field Surveys & Data

Colliers Engineering & Design; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief in Phoenix, AZ to lead field surveys and oversee crew activities on diverse projects. You will conduct and supervise field surveys, ensure safety and data quality, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic geospatial team.

The role requires extensive experience with surveying methods, equipment, and data management, including Total Stations, GNSS, and associated software.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or related field; Associate degree preferred.
• 7+ years surveying experience; 2+ years as Crew Chief or graduate of four-year survey program.
• Valid driver’s license; CST II preferred; Drone License 107 possible.
• English reading/writing proficiency for job communications.
• Advanced surveying knowledge and equipment familiarity.
• Ability to read, interpret, and handle surveying data and calculations.
• Team-oriented with collaboration and respect for others.
• Mathematics knowledge: geometry and trigonometry required.
• Familiarity with Trimble Access features including 3D linework and roads.
• Knowledge of TSC5 and/or TSC7.
• Clean driving record; MVR may be checked.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform a variety of field surveys within project scope and budget.
• Supervise and direct other survey crew members.
• Interact with project site supervisors and client field reps.
• Prepare detailed field notes and daily activity reports.
• Perform field calculations for stakeouts and land surveys.
• Prepare cut sheets for construction tasks as needed.
• Review data collection validity.
• Mentor field survey staff for advancement.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Surveying knowledge

English proficiency

Equipment handling

Math skills

Organizational skills

TSC5/TSC7 familiarity

Education

High School/GED

Associate degree

Survey degree (4-year program)

Driver's license

FAA Drone License 107

Tools

Trimble Connect

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief in Phoenix, AZ to lead field surveys and oversee crew activities on diverse projects. You will conduct and supervise field surveys, ensure safety and data quality, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic geospatial team.

The role requires extensive experience with surveying methods, equipment, and data management, including Total Stations, GNSS, and associated software.