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Job Title: Survey Crew Chief

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Survey Crew Chief to join our team for a long-term position. You will be responsible for conducting construction layouts, as-built surveys, topographic surveys, and boundary surveys. After becoming a permanent employee, you will also perform ALTA surveys. This role involves working with an instrument operator in a two-person crew and occasionally working solo. You will utilize Trimble equipment, including GPS base and rover units, VRS networks, robotic total stations, digital levels, TSC7 data collectors, and TBC processing software.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct construction layouts, as-built surveys, topographic surveys, and boundary surveys.

+ Perform ALTA surveys upon becoming a permanent employee.

+ Work in a two-person crew with an instrument operator and occasionally solo.

+ Utilize Trimble equipment and software for surveying tasks.

+ Participate in commercial, industrial, multifamily, and pedestrian trail projects.

Essential Skills

+ 2+ years of professional experience as a Survey Crew Chief.

+ Experience with construction layout, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and ALTA surveys.

+ Proficiency with total station, GPS, and land survey software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in route survey and construction stakeout is advantageous.

+ Ability to work autonomously and manage projects efficiently.

Work Environment

The Survey Crew Chief will work primarily in the field, traveling directly from home to job sites, providing significant autonomy. Work is mainly local to Central Indiana with minimal overnight travel. A company vehicle, gas card, cell phone, and laptop are provided. The role offers a flexible work schedule, competitive healthcare benefits, and emphasizes work/life balance. Current crew chiefs average 40-45 hours per week, starting around 7:30 AM, with earlier starts possible in summer. Office visits are required as needed to meet with project managers and team members.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.