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Survey Crew Chief (Party Chief)

Colliers Engineering & Design
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026
Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our Survey/Geospatial team in Wilmington, NC. The role supports design, topographic, as-built, boundary, and ALTA surveys; construction staking; and aerial ground control.

Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader.

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.

Schedule: Generally Monday through Friday, with occasional overnight travel. Weekend work may be required on rare occasions, depending on project needs.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Ten years of field survey experience required; five years as a Crew Chief preferred.
  • Proficient with Trimble GNSS and robotic instruments, data collectors, total stations, levels, and conventional field methods.
  • 3D scanner experience is a plus; training is available.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required; motor vehicle record 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.

A pre-employment drug screen and ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program are required.

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!

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