Survey Crew Chief

Colliers Engineering & Design; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

In-house training courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Philanthropic opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in the NYC Metro area seeks a dynamic Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys, plan tasks, and mentor junior staff. The role requires independent thinking, strong data collection skills, and adherence to safety standards.

You will coordinate with project teams, perform in-field calculations, and ensure accurate notes and reports while traveling up to 50% of the time. A valid driver’s license and willingness to work in diverse weather conditions are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field survey experience and at least 2+ years as a Crew Chief.
• Proficient with data collectors and robotic instruments.
• Experience with civil surveying and construction staking.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform advanced field surveys within project scope and budget.
• Interact with site supervisors and client field representatives.
• Prepare detailed field notes and reports promptly.

Skills

Field survey experience

Self-starter

Team mentoring

Tools

Data collectors

Robotic instruments

Total stations

Levelling

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an energetic, adaptable and solution oriented Survey Crew Chief in the NYC Metro area who will be able to take and follow instructions but also be able to think independently.

Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader.

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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field survey experience and at least 2+ year of experience as a Crew Chief, or equivalent knowledge.
• Candidates must be proficient with data collectors, data collection techniques, robotic instruments, conventional field note-keeping, total stations and leveling.
• Experience with civil surveying and construction staking required.
• Experience with or 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.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Travel required (50%).
• 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.

Compensation: $27.00 to $46.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

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
• 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
• ongoing philanthropic opportunities