Job Title: Survey Crew Chief
Job Description

The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for conducting surveys for various projects in Southwest and West Michigan. These projects include private and municipal sectors for commercial buildings, education, multi-family, and industrial building sites. Types of surveys include Topographic, Boundary, Construction Layout, and ALTA. The role involves construction staking and running surveys using equipment such as Trimble and GPS. The Survey Crew Chief will work both in the field and in the office located in Kalamazoo.

ResponsibilitiesReview and follow project scope, ensuring all project information and files are well organized.Determine appropriate surveying techniques to be used on each project.Gather survey data to map areas, measure angles, distances, and elevations.Coordinate, perform, and supervise field work for a variety of standard types of surveys.Analyze plans, plats, and legal documents to appropriately plan and schedule work.Draft and manage reports, descriptions, and documentation for all surveys performed.Create reports for construction staking.Ensure survey projects meet standards and tasks are completed in a timely manner.Maintain organized record keeping, time keeping, and job charges.Maintain surveying equipment.Essential Skills3+ years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief, running land survey projects independently or managing a survey field crew.3+ years of experience with Topographic, Boundary, Construction Layout/Staking, and ALTA surveys.Proficiency with surveying equipment such as Trimble and GPS.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience or license in survey drone operations.Work Environment

The firm is a smaller company with about 15 employees located in Kalamazoo, MI, providing professional civil engineering and land surveying services throughout the Midwest. The work environment is detailed-oriented, ensuring high-quality project execution. The role involves both fieldwork and office work, providing a balanced work experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $36.00/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 Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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.

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