Survey Crew Chief

Ayres Associates Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a nationally recognized workplace, where no two days are the same! As a crew chief, you'll engage in various surveying tasks, collaborating with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional results. This role offers opportunities for career growth and the chance to work on diverse projects in a supportive environment. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, you will contribute to a culture that values excellence. If you're ready to take your surveying career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

PTO upon Hire

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Schedule

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in surveying.
• Technically sound in survey equipment and software.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform field/office survey and mapping tasks.
• Use Trimble equipment and CADD platforms.
• Assist in preparing land surveying documents.

Skills

Survey Equipment Usage

Communication Skills

Time Management

GPS for Aerial Control

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Two-Year Degree in Land Surveying

Four-Year Degree in Land Surveying

Tools

Trimble Survey Equipment

Civil3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Category: Geospatial - Aerial Mapping, Land Survey

Requisition Number: SURVE001604

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• Posted : April 30, 2025
• Full-Time

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Fort Collins
3665 JFK Parkway, Bldg. 2
Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA

Fort Collins
3665 JFK Parkway, Bldg. 2
Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA

Let’s start with the basics. What does crew chief work look like at Ayres? Well, it depends on the day and the task at hand.Our day-to-day is different than most, and that’s what we love about it. From the projects we work on to the terrain we navigate to the problems we resolve for our clients, very few workdays are alike within the Ayres land survey group.

Our hard-working employee-owners are the epitome of teamwork, support, and collaboration. And as we prepare for future growth, we invite you to join us on the journey.Our growing team is seeking a crew chief in our Fort Collins, CO office. This is an ideal position for an experienced candidate who has the technical expertise to serve in a crew chief role and is motivated for career growth.Our services are supported by a cohesive team of crew chiefs, technicians, professional land surveyors, and project managers, bringing consistency and flexible resources to our internal and external clients.

Become a part of a nationally recognized USA Today Top Workplace! Our commitment to working together and improving our lives rings true, and we are proud to grow our team with driven and valued individuals. Join us today and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.

On any given day, you'll:

• Perform a variety of field/office survey and mapping tasks.
• Use Trimble survey field equipment and multiple CADD platforms.
• Assist and communicate with crew chiefs, technicians, and project managers in support of their duties as well as Professional Land Surveyors in preparation of land surveying documents.
• Adhere to OSHA and required safety practices.
• Overtime and occasional out-of-town travel is anticipated.
• Assist UAS Program Manager occasionally with vetting project feasibility, scoping and estimates
• Provide survey services in support of internal design projects (transportation, stream and stormwater, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), etc.)
• Facilitate logistics on project mobilizations including shipping logistics, hardware/software technical support, and file management
• Maintain UAS fleet and support equipment

Required Qualifications:

• At least five years of relevant work experience.
• Technically sound in the use of survey equipment and software.
• Physical ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving.
• High school diploma
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Strong communicator (oral and written)
• Proactive, responsive, flexible and demonstrates solid time management skills
• Ability to use GPS to set aerial control and base station points

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• A two-year degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology or a four-year degree in Land Surveying
• Self-starter who can work independently and who can adapt to working in a team setting.
• Four or more years of relevant experience within the following surveying services:
• Design surveys, including transportation, utility, municipal, and site development.
• Geospatial control and LiDAR QA/QC.
• Construction layout for transportation, utility, building, and municipal projects.
• Land surveys, including ALTA, and CDOT
• UAS experience with lidar and photogrammetry
• Part 107 certification
• Experience with Trimble survey equipment and software.
• Experience with Civil3D/AutoCAD and Trimble Business Center.
• Ability to keep thorough notes and perform necessary survey calculations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and project managers.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret construction drawings.
• Interest in pursuing Colorado Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• Previous project management skills or interest in developing these skills.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Our good-faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $31.00 - $42.00 / hour. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good-faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately.

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