Survey Crew Chief (Party Chief)

Colliers Engineering & Design • Wilmington, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey Crew Chief (Party Chief) to join its Survey/Geospatial team in Wilmington, North Carolina. The role supports design, topographic, as-built, boundary, and ALTA surveys; construction staking; and aerial ground control. The Survey/Geospatial team provides survey and geospatial data and mapping services, collecting data from the air, ground, and subsurface for precise interpretation.

The Crew Chief leads field crews, reviews plans and instructions, operates survey instruments and data collectors, records and checks field data, and reports progress and site issues to the project manager. The position generally works Monday through Friday, with occasional overnight travel. Weekend work may be required rarely depending on project needs. Employees must work outdoors in varying weather conditions and follow company safety procedures. A pre-employment drug screen and ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ten years of field survey experience.
• Proficiency with Trimble GNSS and robotic instruments, data collectors, total stations, levels, and conventional field methods.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; motor vehicle record will be checked and monitored.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience as a Crew Chief.
• 3D scanner experience; training is available.

Responsibilities

• Lead one- to three-person crews and complete assigned fieldwork.
• Review plans and work instructions before field assignments.
• Operate survey instruments and data collectors to establish control and collect data.
• Keep complete field notes and check data for accuracy and completeness.
• Report field progress, site conditions, and issues to the project manager.
• Help train less-experienced survey staff.
• Maintain equipment and follow company safety procedures.

Benefits

• 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, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked beyond 40 billable hours in a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Free in-house access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
• Potential for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED