Survey Crew Chief

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for an energetic, adaptable, and solutions-driven Crew Chief to join our growing team in Nashville, TN! This role is perfect for someone who can follow direction with precision but also thrives when thinking independently and making smart, on-the-spot decisions.

As part of our Survey/Geospatial team, you’ll harness cutting-edge technology to collect and interpret data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. From the air to the ground to the subsurface, you’ll help us deliver precision mapping solutions that drive major projects forward.

Bring your leadership, curiosity, and drive, and accelerate your career growth as we shape the future of surveying and geospatial innovation.

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.

• 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

• 3+ years of field survey experience.

• 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.

• Experience with mapping, boundary and topographic surveys.

• Experience with construction stakeout required.

• 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 required.

• 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.

Travel & Schedule Requirements: This position is based out of our Brentwood, TN office; however, regular travel is required throughout Tennessee and the Southeast to support project needs. Candidates must be willing to work a dynamic schedule that can change frequently based on client demands, project locations, and field conditions. Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to travel on short notice are essential for success in this role.

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.