Survey Crew Chief

Overview

Join Our Growing Survey Team in Houston, TX!

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a driven and experienced Crew Chief to join our expanding Survey team in Houston! This is an exciting opportunity to lead field operations on a wide range of projects that shape communities, from residential and commercial developments to large-scale infrastructure.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology and a team of skilled professionals who are passionate about precision and innovation. Our team performs terrestrial and boundary surveys, construction stakeouts, and as-built surveys, utilizing hi-definition laser scanning to capture detailed data from complex sites like bridges, buildings, and roadways. With advanced equipment and a culture of collaboration, you’ll play a vital role in delivering the accuracy and insight our clients depend on.

Responsibilities

• This position may include work as a leader of one, two or three-person crews.

• Survey projects include design surveys, right-of-way surveys, topographic surveys, aerial ground control, boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys.

• Plan and perform an increased variety of field surveys within the defined project scope and budget, using the most efficient methods, and in accordance with applicable standards of practice.

• May supervise and direct other survey crew members.

• 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 moderate assistance from office support team.

• Prepare cut sheets for construction assignments as needed. Review and determine the validity of data collection.

• Demonstrate initiative in analyzing and developing solutions to issues encountered on projects.

• Operate and maintain the survey vehicle in accordance with the Company vehicle manual.

• Maintain, transport, and operate the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.

• Adhere to corporate and client Health and Safety program(s) and all applicable SOPs.

• 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.

• Use and instruct others to properly use Total Stations, Data Collector, GNSS, and other specialized survey equipment to collect data.

• Electronically transfer field data files, photos and associated forms to office team daily.

• Mentor field survey staff to facilitate advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED is required.

• Prior crew chief experience is a plus.

• Candidates must be proficient with data collectors, data collection techniques, robotic instruments, conventional field note-keeping, total stations and leveling.

• Experience with or the 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.

• 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.

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!

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.