Survey Crew Chief

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental leave

Professional license bonuses

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional license bonuses

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Survey Crew Chief in Norfolk, VA. In this role, you will oversee field activities, managing a crew and ensuring the accurate collection of data across various projects such as boundary and ALTA surveys. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of field survey experience, strong knowledge of mapping specifications, and the ability to work independently. Attractive benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, a robust 401(k) plan, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10 years of field survey experience, including 5 years as a Party Chief or similar.
• Strong understanding of surveying standards and specifications.
• Ability to use robotic instruments and data collectors.
• Strong leadership and ability to work with minimal supervision in varied weather.
• Must be willing to travel and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate field activities as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Conduct utility and topographic surveys, including construction layout.
• Oversee crew members for accurate data collection.

Skills

Field survey experience

Proficient with data collection techniques

Understanding of Survey and Mapping specifications

Ability to work in inclement weather

Valid driver's license

Tools

Robotic instruments

Total stations

3D scanners

Data Collectors

Job description

Overview

Join Colliers Engineering & Design as a Survey Crew Chief in Norfolk, VA, and play a pivotal role in delivering top-tier surveying services for a wide range of projects. In this leadership position, you'll manage and coordinate field activities, oversee crew members, and ensure precise data collection across diverse environments. If you're an experienced survey professional with a passion for accuracy, safety, and teamwork, come help shape the future of land development with us!

Responsibilities

• This position may include work as leader of a two- or three-member crew and in some instances a one-person crew.
• 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

• 10 years of field survey experience and at least 5 year of experience as a Party Chief, or equivalent knowledge.
• Strong understanding of Survey and Mapping specifications and standards.
• 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.
• 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 is a must.
• 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.

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.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!