Lead Field Survey Party Chief

ACTalent; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Woodbridge, VA seeks a Survey Party Chief to lead field survey crews, coordinate daily activities, and ensure accurate, timely deliverables for diverse land surveying projects. You will work closely with senior survey leadership and office staff to supervise field operations, manage schedules, and maintain clear communication to meet client deadlines.

The role requires deep field experience with Leica, Total Stations, Trimble, TopCon, and GPS instruments, strong trig calculations,

Qualifications

• Minimum 35+ years of land surveying experience.
• Proficiency with Leica, Total Stations, Trimble, TopCon and GPS instruments.
• Strong trig calculations: traverses, coordinates, points.
• Ability to research maps, deeds, easements, and ROW documents.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Valid driver's license for driving company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, communicate, and collaborate with survey leadership and staff to meet client deadlines.
• Manage day-to-day oversight of the survey schedule and progress.
• Lead field survey crews with daily directions based on project plans.
• Perform and oversee all technical field efforts with accurate measurements and records.
• Make trigonometric calculations including traverses and coordinates.
• Research record information (maps, deeds, easements, ROW) to support survey work.
• Assist in completing topographic, boundary, ALTA, as-built, and stakeout surveys.
• Ensure accurate daily upload/download of data, photos, and notes.
• Maintain proficiency and operation of survey equipment.
• Drive company vehicle to survey sites and represent the team.

Skills

35+ years experience

Trigonometry skills

Outdoor field work

Research deeds/maps

Valid driver's license

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Tools

Leica

Total Stations

Trimble

TopCon

GPS instruments

Job description

Actalent in Woodbridge, VA seeks a Survey Party Chief to lead field survey crews, coordinate daily activities, and ensure accurate, timely deliverables for diverse land surveying projects. You will work closely with senior survey leadership and office staff to supervise field operations, manage schedules, and maintain clear communication to meet client deadlines.

The role requires deep field experience with Leica, Total Stations, Trimble, TopCon, and GPS instruments, strong trig calculations,