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Colliers Engineering & Design · 2 weeks ago

Survey Crew Chief

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Crew Chief to join their growing Survey team in Austin, TX. The role involves leading survey crews, performing various types of surveys, and ensuring accurate data collection while adhering to safety standards.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Crew chief experienceData collection techniquesTotal stationsRobotic instruments3D scannersField note-keepingEnglish proficiencySelf-starter

Required

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

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

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

Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Company

Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.

Founded in 1984

Holmdel, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://colliersengineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

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