Field Survey Crew Chief — GNSS, Drone & 3D Tech

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Gas card

Laptop

Flexible hours

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveying projects in the Southeast Michigan area, overseeing crews and operating GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, LIDAR, and drones. This role combines field and office duties including data collection, plan interpretation, and coordination with engineers and utilities.

Based in Bloomfield Hills with a hybrid schedule, the role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and the ability to read construction plans and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief or similar surveying role.
• Experience with boundary, construction staking, and topographic surveys.
• Proficiency with GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and field survey equipment.
• Ability to read construction plans and perform field layout independently.
• Strong communication, organization, and crew leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead field surveying projects across transportation, municipal and development sites.
• Supervise survey crews and operate GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, LIDAR, and drones.
• Handle data collection, cut sheets, and project documentation in field and office.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, utilities and local agencies.

Skills

Surveying

Leadership

Field surveying

Communication

Plan reading

Education

Surveying or Civil Technology education

Tools

GPS/GNSS

Robotic total stations

LIDAR

Drones

Survey equipment

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveying projects in the Southeast Michigan area, overseeing crews and operating GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, LIDAR, and drones. This role combines field and office duties including data collection, plan interpretation, and coordination with engineers and utilities.

Based in Bloomfield Hills with a hybrid schedule, the role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and the ability to read construction plans and