Survey Crew Chief

Colliers Engineering & Design; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental leave

401(k) plan with company match

Reimbursement for education

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey Crew Chief in Norfolk, VA to manage field activities, oversee crew members, and guarantee accurate data collection for various survey projects.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of field survey experience, including 5 years in a leadership role. The position includes extensive company benefits such as medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10 years of field survey experience and at least 5 years as a Party Chief.
• Strong understanding of Survey and Mapping specifications.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate field activities as a crew leader.
• Perform ROW surveys, utility surveys, and construction layout.
• Ensure precise data collection across projects.

Skills

Field survey experience

Leadership and crew management

Proficiency with data collectors

Robotic instruments

Total stations and leveling

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 years of experience as a Party Chief, or equivalent knowledge.
• Strong understanding of Survey and Mapping specifications and standards.
• Proficiency 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.
• Self‑starter, with little need for supervision once provided with a work assignment.
• Ability 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

• Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company‑matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off that includes parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight‑time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• Reimbursement for education.
• Free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.