Survey Crew Chief

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Brentwood, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth match

Paid time off including parental and軍l

Employee referral bonuses

Professional license bonuses

Education reimbursement

In-house education & self-enrichment

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women''s Organization & philanthropic/

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Nashville, TN is seeking a Crew Chief to lead advanced field surveys, mentor junior staff, and ensure precise data collection across ROW, utility, 3D scanning, and boundary projects. You will collaborate with site supervisors and clients, prepare thorough field notes, and manage safety and equipment.

The role requires 3+ years in field surveying, proficiency with data collectors and total stations, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field survey experience.
• Proficient with data collectors, data collection techniques, robotic instruments, conventional field note-keeping, total stations and leveling.
• Experience with or ability to learn the use of 3D scanners.
• Experience with mapping, boundary and topographic surveys.
• Experience with construction stakeout required.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in inclement weather.
• Willingness to travel.
• Valid driver''s license with clean driving record (MVR will be checked).
• Ability to read, write and understand English for job-related communications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform advanced field surveys within project scope and budget.
• Interact with site supervisors and client field representatives.
• Prepare accurate field notes and reports daily.
• Perform in-field calculations for stakeout and surveys.
• Review safety checklists; instruct crew on hazards and PPE.
• Maintain and operate surveying instruments and equipment.
• Operate survey vehicle per company policy.
• Mentor and train junior field staff.
• Projects include ROW, utility, 3D scanning, control surveys, layout, topo, aerial ground control, and ALTA/boundary surveys.

Skills

Field surveying

Data collection

Robotic total stations

3D scanning

Boundary & topo surveys

Safety & PPE

Travel willingness

English literacy

Tools

Data collectors

Robotic surveying instruments

Total stations

Leveling equipment

3D scanners

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for an energetic, adaptable, and solutions-driven Crew Chief to join our growing team in Nashville, TN! This role is perfect for someone who can follow direction with precision but also thrives when thinking independently and making smart, on-the-spot decisions.

As part of our Survey/Geospatial team, you’ll harness cutting-edge technology to collect and interpret data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. From the air to the ground to the subsurface, you’ll help us deliver precision mapping solutions that drive major projects forward.

Bring your leadership, curiosity, and drive, and accelerate your career growth as we shape the future of surveying and geospatial innovation.

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.


• Projects include: ROW surveys, utility surveys, 3D scanning, Horizontal and vertical control surveys, construction layout, residential and commercial properties, Topographic surveys, aerial ground control surveys, Boundary and ALTA surveys.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field survey experience.


• Candidates must be proficient with data collectors, data collection techniques, robotic instruments, conventional field note-keeping, total stations and leveling.


• Experience with or ability to learn the use of 3D scanners.


• Experience with mapping, boundary and topographic surveys.


• Experience with construction stakeout required.


• 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.


• Willingness to travel required.


• 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.

Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage


• paid pregnancy disability leave


• short- and long-term disability insurance


• life insurance


• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth


• paid time off that includes parental and military leave


• employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

• reimbursement for education


• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses


• mentorship program


• wellness program


• Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities