Roadway Survey Party Chief — Field Leader, Phoenix

Actalent; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Surveyor Party Chief to lead field crews on topographic and construction staking projects, with a focus on roadway/intersection surveys requiring precise elevation data.

Based in a hybrid workplace, you will operate total station systems (Trimble/Topcon), collaborate with project managers and technicians, ensure data quality, and maintain equipment while growing with evolving surveying technology in an employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Field experience in land surveying with total station setup.
• Roadway-focused surveying and intersection topographic surveys requiring accurate elevation data.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied Phoenix conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crew on topographic, boundary, and construction staking tasks.
• Set up and operate total station equipment, emphasizing Trimble systems.
• Document field data with notes and digital collection.
• Collaborate with project managers and technicians to meet deadlines.
• Maintain survey instruments and report issues promptly.

Skills

Total station setup

Roadway/intersection surveys

Outdoor field work

OT readiness

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Driving license

Tools

Trimble equipment

AutoCAD

Leica instruments

Topcon instruments

GPS systems

Job description

Actalent in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Surveyor Party Chief to lead field crews on topographic and construction staking projects, with a focus on roadway/intersection surveys requiring precise elevation data.

Based in a hybrid workplace, you will operate total station systems (Trimble/Topcon), collaborate with project managers and technicians, ensure data quality, and maintain equipment while growing with evolving surveying technology in an employee-owned firm.