Survey Crew Chief

Colliers Engineering & Design; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a motivated Crew Chief for our Survey team in College Station, TX. You will lead field crews, perform boundary and topographic surveys, and supervise crew members on a variety of residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

Join a collaborative team using the latest surveying technology, including Total Stations, GNSS, data collectors, and 3D scanners. A self-starter with a valid driver’s license is preferred, with pre-employment drug screening

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior crew chief experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with survey data collection techniques, robotic instruments and total stations.

Responsibilities

• Lead one to three person crews on survey projects.
• Conduct boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS and design surveys.
• Plan and perform field surveys within scope and budget; supervise crew members.

Skills

Field leadership

Data collection

English comprehension

Self-starter

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Total Stations

Data Collectors

GNSS

3D scanners

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a motivated Crew Chief to join our growing Survey team in College Station, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside talented professionals on a wide variety of residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects while utilizing the latest surveying technology. From boundary and topographic surveys to construction stakeouts, as-builts, and advanced laser scanning, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality data that helps bring projects to life. If you enjoy working outdoors, leading field crews, and being part of a collaborative team that values growth and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• This position may include work as a leader of one, two or three-person crews.
• Survey projects include design surveys, right-of-way surveys, topographic surveys, aerial ground control, boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Plan and perform an increased variety of field surveys within the defined project scope and budget, using the most efficient methods, and in accordance with applicable standards of practice.
• May supervise and direct other survey crew members.
• 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 moderate assistance from office support team.
• Prepare cut sheets for construction assignments as needed. Review and determine the validity of data collection.
• Demonstrate initiative in analyzing and developing solutions to issues encountered on projects.
• Operate and maintain the survey vehicle in accordance with the Company vehicle manual.
• Maintain, transport, and operate the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
• Adhere to corporate and client Health and Safety program(s) and all applicable SOPs.
• 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.
• Use and instruct others to properly use Total Stations, Data Collector, GNSS, and other specialized survey equipment to collect data.
• Electronically transfer field data files, photos and associated forms to office team daily.
• Mentor field survey staff to facilitate advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED is required.
• Prior crew chief experience is a plus.
• Candidates must be proficient with data collectors, data collection techniques, robotic instruments, conventional field note-keeping, total stations and leveling.
• Experience with or the ability to learn the use of 3D scanners.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, with little need for supervision once provided with a work assignment.
• 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.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: 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.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through 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.