Survey Crew Chief

Job Title: Land Survey Crew Chief

Job Description

The Land Survey Crew Chief is responsible for leading and executing various land surveying projects, including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and utility surveys. This role oversees field operations, ensures data accuracy, maintains safety and productivity standards, and serves as the primary point of contact between field crews and the office.

Responsibilities

• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction, and utility surveys.
• Operate robotic total stations, GPS, and related survey equipment.
• Collect accurate field data using point codes and line-work methods.
• Read and interpret construction plans and survey documents.
• Ensure proper setup and accurate use of survey instruments.
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete projects on time.

Essential Skills

• Surveying expertise, especially in boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction, and utility surveys.
• Proficiency in operating total stations and GPS equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and survey documents.
• 5+ years of experience as a Crew Chief or field supervisor.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, 3D laser, or Aerial Drone technology is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Work Environment

This role is primarily field-based with some office responsibilities. Work is mainly local to Central Ohio. The company is innovative and technology-driven, offering career growth opportunities, education assistance, and paid professional dues/membership fees. Monthly company events foster a dynamic work culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

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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