Survey Crew Chief

Colliers Engineering & Design•New Braunfels, TX

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Crew Chief to join our growing Survey team in New Braunfels, TX. Our professionals perform terrestrial and boundary surveys, construction stakeouts and as-built surveys for existing and new residential and commercial properties. Our capabilities also include the use of hi-definition laser scanners which enable our surveyors to collect data from a multitude of subjects including complex facilities, buildings and assets, bridges, structures, and roadways all of which depend upon our specialized measurement equipment and experienced operators.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior crew chief experience is a plus.

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.

Benefits

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.
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.