Survey Crew Chief

Survey Crew Chief

Job Description

As a Survey Party Chief, you will play a crucial role in managing surveying operations, including boundary, topographic surveying, and construction staking for new commercial plots. You will oversee a small team and utilize advanced equipment such as Trimble and Robotic Total Stations to accurately document site conditions. This position involves communication with contractors and adjacent landowners, primarily focused on commercial site development in Des Moines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct boundary and topographic surveying.
• Perform construction staking for new commercial plots.
• Manage and lead a team of one survey helper.
• Utilize Trimble equipment and Robotic Total Stations for site documentation.
• Communicate effectively with contractors and adjacent landowners.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant surveying experience.
• Proficiency in leading 1-2 person crews.
• Ability to read construction plans and related documents.
• Experience with topographic surveys, robotic total stations, GPS, ALTA surveys, and construction staking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of current work experience in construction staking, boundary surveying, and topographic survey.
• 2+ years of experience with Robotic Total Station or other GPS equipment.
• Strong communication skills to engage with contractors and community members.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic, offering a work-hard, play-hard culture with opportunities for team bonding through activities like golf outings and office ping pong games. You will be part of a civil engineering and land surveying firm known for its specialization in private land development. The team consists of professional engineers, land surveyors, field survey crews, and a landscape architect. The position is a result of company growth, with recurring customers and projects stretching across Iowa and surrounding states. You will start your day at the office, pick up a truck, and proceed to various work sites.

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $41.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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