Crew Chief

Actalent; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Overtime pay

Travel time paid

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Crew Chief for on-site leadership in Jersey City, NJ. The role oversees daily survey operations, coordinates schedules and logistics, and ensures compliance with project requirements and company standards.

You will review field notes and communicate progress with project teams and clients. The ideal candidate has strong surveying and topography experience, with proficiency in total stations and Leica equipment, plus a civil engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Experience with land surveying and construction layout.
• Proficiency in topographic surveys and using total stations.
• Knowledge of land survey techniques and Leica equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities, schedules, and site logistics for surveying operations.
• Ensure all survey work meets project requirements and company standards.
• Review field notes and survey data for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate progress with Project Managers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Maintain survey vehicles, equipment, and supplies.
• Enforce company safety procedures and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Surveying

Topography

Total Stations

Leica Equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Title: Crew ChiefJob Description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities, schedules, and site logistics for survey operations.
• Ensure all survey work is completed in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
• Review field notes and survey data for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate with Project Managers, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding project progress.
• Maintain survey vehicles, equipment, and supplies.
• Enforce company safety procedures and participate in job site safety meetings.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in survey, surveying, and topography.
• Experience with land surveying and construction layout.
• Ability to conduct topographic surveys and use total stations.
• Knowledge of land survey techniques and Leica equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.

Work Environment

This position involves on-site work with a company-provided vehicle, which can be taken home or dropped off at the office. The role offers overtime pay and covers travel time to the job site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jersey City,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.