Junior Survey Crew Chief

About the Role

• Plan and execute basic field surveys within scope, budget, and standards. • Supervise and direct survey crew members. • Communicate with site supervisors and client representatives. • Prepare accurate daily field notes and activity reports. • Perform in‑field calculations for stakeout and land surveys with office support. • Identify and develop solutions to project issues. • Operate and maintain survey vehicle per company manual. • Transport, set up, and operate surveying instruments and equipment. • Follow corporate and client health‑ and‑safety programs and SOPs. • Review and instruct crew on safety checklists, hazards, and PPE. • Use and train others on Total Stations, Data Collectors, GNSS, and other survey tools. • Transfer field data, photos, and forms to the office daily.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸field surveys
• ▸crew supervision
• ▸stakeout calculations
• ▸survey vehicle
• ▸total stations
• ▸data transfer

What You Bring

• High School/GED required; Associate's degree in related field preferred. • Minimum 3 years related surveying experience, including 2 years as instrument operator. • Valid driver’s license; CST Level II and FAA 107 drone license preferred. • Intermediate knowledge of survey concepts, mathematics, and standards. • Strong interpersonal skills to develop internal and external relationships. • Ability to lead, plan, organize, and manage staff with guidance from project management. • Proficient in English communication, both written and verbal. • Willingness to undergo pre‑employment drug screening and ongoing random testing.

Requirements

• ▸associate's
• ▸instrument operator
• ▸drone license
• ▸survey experience
• ▸interpersonal skills
• ▸staff management

Benefits

Colliers values its people and provides a safe, comfortable work environment, career‑advancement opportunities, and resources that enable employees to make a societal impact through their projects and company‑sponsored activities. The company supports work‑life balance with a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health benefits, retirement matching, paid leave, education reimbursement, mentorship, wellness programs, and various employee resource groups. • Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Paid pregnancy disability, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance. • Company‑matched 401(k)/Roth plan. • Paid time off, including parental, military, and holiday leave. • Employee referral and professional license bonuses. • Straight‑time pay for billable hours over 40 per week. • Reimbursement for education and access to in‑house learning resources. • Mentorship, wellness, Women’s Organization, and philanthropic programs.

Work Environment

Field