Lead Survey Field Crew 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

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Woodbridge, VA seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field teams in land surveying projects across various sectors. You will manage field operations, mentor crew members, ensure safety, accuracy, and on-time delivery using Leica, Trimble, Topcon, and GPS tools.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of surveying experience with crew leadership, strong math and plan-reading skills, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of land surveying experience with crew leadership preferred.
• Experience with topo, boundary, ALTA, as-built surveys.
• Strong field calculations and control network knowledge.
• Ability to read deeds, plats, easements and ROW documents.
• Proficient with survey equipment including Leica, Trimble, Topcon, and GPS.
• Valid driver's license and willing to travel to site locations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Safety-focused and methodical in field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct survey field crews daily, ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Coordinate with leadership and office staff to maintain project schedules.
• Provide field teams with priorities, tasks, and daily direction.
• Perform and oversee data collection, measurements, and documentation.
• Manage survey schedules, monitor progress, and report status to stakeholders.
• Conduct site safety assessments and enforce safety procedures.
• Perform calculations involving traverses, coordinates, and control points.
• Research deeds, plats, easements, and right-of-way records.
• Execute boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys.
• Ensure accurate transfer of field data, notes, and photos; calibrate equipment.
• Represent the company professionally to clients and contractors.

Skills

Crew leadership

Survey field ops

Safety compliance

Plan interpretation

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Topcon

Total Stations

GPS

Job description

Actalent in Woodbridge, VA seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field teams in land surveying projects across various sectors. You will manage field operations, mentor crew members, ensure safety, accuracy, and on-time delivery using Leica, Trimble, Topcon, and GPS tools.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of surveying experience with crew leadership, strong math and plan-reading skills, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to travel to project sites.