Field Survey Lead - Boundary, Topography & Staking

Actalent; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Company vehicles

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations for boundary, topographic, and construction staking projects near Des Moines. You will manage daily survey activities, collect precise field data, and coordinate with licensed surveyors, engineers, and field crews to deliver quality results.

You will operate Trimble equipment and Robotic Total Stations, mentor junior staff, and help drive safety, accuracy and client satisfaction across transportation, municipal, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of land surveying experience including construction staking, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys.
• At least 2 years of experience leading survey crews or managing field survey operations.
• Proficiency interpreting construction plans, site plans, plats, and other technical documents.
• Hands-on experience with Trimble survey equipment and Robotic Total Stations.
• Strong communication and collaboration with contractors, property owners, and public stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field survey operations for boundary, topographic, and construction staking projects.
• Coordinate and execute daily field activities for small survey crews, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Collect, verify, and document survey data in collaboration with licensed surveyors and project teams.
• Operate Trimble equipment, Robotic Total Stations, and other surveying technologies to gather precise field measurements.
• Interpret construction drawings, site plans, and engineering documents to perform accurate layout and staking.
• Conduct topographic surveys, documenting existing site features, utilities, elevations, and other critical field conditions.
• Perform boundary survey work, including locating property corners, boundary lines, easements, and related features.
• Complete construction staking for roads, utilities, buildings, and other infrastructure projects.
• Communicate with contractors, landowners, municipal agencies, and project stakeholders regarding field activities and project progress.
• Maintain detailed field notes, sketches, and electronic data to support survey and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate effectively with office staff, including survey technicians, CAD professionals, and engineers.
• Mentor and develop junior crew members, promoting technical growth and professional advancement.
• Support a culture focused on quality, safety, customer service, and long-term client relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership experience

Attention to detail

Team mentorship

Education

PLS license or progress toward licensure

Tools

Trimble equipment

Robotic Total Stations

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations for boundary, topographic, and construction staking projects near Des Moines. You will manage daily survey activities, collect precise field data, and coordinate with licensed surveyors, engineers, and field crews to deliver quality results.

You will operate Trimble equipment and Robotic Total Stations, mentor junior staff, and help drive safety, accuracy and client satisfaction across transportation, municipal, and