Senior Crew Chief

About the Role

• Plan and perform varied field surveys within project scope and budget, using efficient methods and adhering to standards. • Supervise and direct other survey crew members. • Interact with project site supervisors and client field representatives. • Prepare accurate, detailed field notes and daily activity reports promptly. • Perform in‑field calculations for construction stakeout and land surveys with moderate office support. • Prepare cut sheets for construction assignments as needed. • Review and validate collected data. • Analyze issues and develop solutions proactively. • Operate and maintain survey vehicle per company manual. • Transport, maintain, and operate surveying instruments and equipment on job sites. • Follow corporate and client health and safety programs and SOPs. • Complete health and safety checklists and instruct crew on hazards and PPE. • Use and train others on Total Stations, Data Collectors, GNSS, and specialized survey equipment. • Perform GPS calibration and run a level loop with a digital level. • Troubleshoot common GPS/radio issues. • Electronically transfer field data, photos, and forms to the office daily. • Mentor field survey staff for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸field survey
• ▸survey equipment
• ▸gps calibration
• ▸data transfer
• ▸data validation
• ▸crew supervision

What You Bring

Are you ready to lead from the front and shape the world around you? We're looking for a Senior Survey Crew Chief who thrives outdoors, leads with precision, and brings projects to life from the ground up. If you're passionate about technology, teamwork, and top-tier fieldwork — we want you on our crew. • High School/GED required; Associate’s degree preferred. • 7+ years related experience, including 2+ years as crew chief or a graduate survey degree. • Valid driver’s license; CST Level II preferred; ability to obtain Drone License 107. • Advanced knowledge of surveying practices, equipment, and GPS/GNSS operation. • Proficiency in math, geometry, and trigonometry for calculations. • Strong organizational, prioritization, and teamwork skills. • Familiarity with Trimble Connect, Bluebeam, MS Word, Excel, Trimble Access (3D linework, models, General Survey, Roads), TSC5/TSC7. • Clean driving record; MVR will be checked. • Ability to read, write, and understand English for job communications. • Must pass pre‑employment drug screen and participate in random drug/alcohol testing.

Requirements

• ▸associate's
• ▸7+ yrs
• ▸cst ii
• ▸gps/gnss
• ▸trimble
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

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 insurance. • Paid pregnancy disability leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance. • Company‑matched 401(k)/Roth retirement plan. • Paid time off, including parental, military, and holiday leave. • Employee referral and professional license bonuses. • Straight‑time pay for billable hours exceeding 40 per week. • Reimbursement for education and access to extensive in‑house training courses. • Mentorship program, wellness initiatives, Women’s Organization, and philanthropic opportunities.

Work Environment

Field