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About the Role
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Project Surveyor to join our Survey/Geospatial team in Albany, NY. This senior-level role involves technical expertise, attention to detail, and precision for projects supporting infrastructure, development, and community growth. You will prepare surveys, perform computations for layouts, coordinate field and office efforts, and support project managers with proposals, estimates, reports, plans, and contract documents. This is an opportunity for a seasoned survey professional to solve complex technical challenges, guide project teams, mentor staff, and use advanced surveying technology.
Responsibilities
- Compile survey cost estimate and scope of services.
- Analyze and prepare complete boundary survey by compiling record data and providing sound analysis and reason for accurate property line location.
- Perform Quality Control review on reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents prepared by others for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide accurate computation for the layout of subdivisions, roads and lots as well as buildings and utilities.
- Provide assistance to staff in the preparation of reports/findings, plans, and and other contract documents.
- Organize and coordinate the work of field and office staff required to complete design, field and/or other tasks on more complex projects.
- Assist in the preparation of project/task work plans.
- Assist with the safety planning and preparation for projects.
- Provide direction to staff to complete project objectives.
- Monitor the work efforts of assigned staff including sub-consultants and/or contractors, overseeing budgets.
- Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy client.
- Ensure that all scope revisions affecting the project schedule and/or budget are discussed with the client.
- Ensure that all out-of-scope work and associated fees are approved by the client prior to performing the services.
- May supervise assignments given to Survey Technician(s).
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- 5+ years of related surveying experience required.
- Construction experience required.
- Valid driver's license required and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- 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.
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D, TBC (Trimble Business Center).
- Proficient various data techniques and coding systems.
- Advanced knowledge of various surveying instruments, techniques, and computations.
- Advanced understanding of angular and linear measurement systems.
- Advanced knowledge of trigonometry and geometry.
Location
- Albany, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior-level
- 5+ years of related surveying experience
Education Level
- Associate degree or equivalent technical experience is preferred.
- SIT license preferred.
- CST preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $84,400 to $123,200 per year (depending on qualifications)
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 that includes parental and military leave.
- Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
- Straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
- Reimbursement for education.
- Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
- Mentorship program.
- Wellness program.
- Women’s Organization.
- Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
About the Company
- Colliers Engineering & Design’s survey professionals have the expertise to achieve highly accurate results while maintaining quality control over data collected, from field to office, and precision of the final client deliverables.
- Whether the project calls for administering conventional surveying methods, cutting-edge geospatial scanning techniques or a combination of both, our professionally licensed land surveyors, highly-trained office technicians and field crews work seamlessly together to provide the most responsive and consistent professional survey services available.
- Implementing the right approach for each project is what makes the difference and ensures our clients they are receiving the most accurate surveying and measurement services.
- At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource.
- 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.