Are you ready to lead the charge in groundbreaking construction projects? We’re on the hunt for a dynamic Party Chief, Layout Engineering professional with a passion for survey computations, diverse survey types, and field operations. If you thrive in field note reduction, plan interpretation, and preparation, and possess strong leadership skills, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Take charge of projects from start to finish.
• Showcase your expertise in construction staking, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and GPS technology.
• Lead and oversee tasks typically handled by a Survey Technician.

Qualifications

Required:

• Four-year degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of related surveying experience, including self-perform capabilities.
• Proven track record of building strong partnerships with external partners, including owners, design firms, and subcontractors.
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred

• 10+ years of related surveying experience.
• Estimating and field experience.
• Scheduling experience.

Skills

• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask within time constraints.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel.
• Knowledge of various survey types, including photo control surveys, state plane coordinate surveys, public land surveys, metes and bounds surveys, GPS surveys, construction surveys, and as-built surveys.
• Proficiency in operating and adjusting field equipment such as rods, compasses, transits, levels, tribrachs, theodolites, total stations, robotic total stations, data collectors, tripods, and GPS equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of proper field procedures.
• Mastery of trigonometry, geometry, and algebra for traverse, inverse, and intersection computations.
• Ability to perform horizontal and vertical traverse adjustments, area and quantity computations, and horizontal and vertical curve computations.
• Understanding of various surveying field operation methods.
• Ability to read and prepare plans (e.g., site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profiles and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, pipeline plans, foundation plans, and develop existing and finished contours).
• Basic first aid knowledge and treatment practices for medical emergencies.
• General knowledge of traffic control and safety procedures for surveying and construction operations, including OSHA standards.
• Proficiency in record keeping, time keeping, and job charges.

Office And Travel

• Office: Various job sites and/or regional office.
• Travel: Overnight travel may be involved.

Responsibilities And Tasks

Survey Computations:

• Actively participate in field survey work, including operating survey instruments and performing all field survey tasks.
• Calculate and verify field data computations, preparing notes and sketches of all survey work.
• Extensive knowledge of trigonometry, geometry, and algebra related to traverse, inverse, and intersection computations.
• Perform horizontal and vertical traverse adjustments, area and quantity computations, and horizontal and vertical curve computations.
• Understand control points (horizontal & vertical), including when to use them, how to obtain them, and how to interpret control point records and data sheets, as well as locate points in the field.

Field Operations

• Investigate and resolve routine technical and operational field problems.
• Review plans, plats, and legal descriptions, organizing field survey work tasks.
• Create policies and procedures for various technical standards.
• Develop and update surveying field operation methods.
• Understand procedures for GPS surveys.
• Create, reduce, and check orderly field notes for standard surveying operations.
• Develop processes and procedures for planning, reading, and preparation activities.

Office Operations

• Maintain clean and organized survey vehicles and ensure the proper operation of all survey tools.
• Upload and download field data and organize it appropriately.
• Use hand calculations or computer software to enter field data and produce positional information.
• Basic knowledge and familiarity with computer-aided drafting (CAD).
• Track time and utilize it effectively.

Supervisory Skills

• Supervise, coordinate, direct, and participate in the activities of the assigned area.
• Communicate with client contacts, deal with the public and governmental agencies, manage field crews, tasks, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure policies related to field and office operations are followed by the team.
• Coordinate and supervise fieldwork, staking, and stake marking for various standard types of surveys.
• Direct and be responsible for the training of Survey Technicians.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Participate as an active member of the team. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on the achievement of priorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to align efforts. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 – $140000.00/yr.

Eligible For

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• FSA
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability and Maternity Benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Bonuses

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.