Survey Party Chief

Job Title: Survey Party Chief Job Description
We are seeking a diligent and experienced Survey Party Chief to join our team. The ideal candidate will work closely with the survey party crew chief on diverse projects throughout South Carolina, including DOT, Commercial, Federal, Government, Industrial, and Power Companies. The role involves locating, reviewing, and researching job locations to identify important landmarks and land changes.
Responsibilities
- Locate, review, and research job locations to identify landmarks, physical objects, and land changes affecting the survey.
- Supervise the survey crew's work, evaluate priorities, coordinate, and organize work efforts.
- Ensure the standard of work and derive necessary field calculations from completed tasks.
- Oversee the maintenance of instruments and equipment.
- Verify that angles, distances, and other data collected are accurate and meet regulations and standards.
- Coordinate project findings with engineering personnel, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and records for necessary survey data.
- Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
- Maintain accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe completed work.
- Complete daily logs and expense reports.
- Fill out company and client safety forms and ensure crew members follow safety procedures.
- Collaborate with computer operators to review the final production of work performed.
Essential Skills
- Experience with Surveying: Construction Staking, Boundary, ALTA surveys.
- Ability to lead a team of surveyors.
- Proficiency in data collection and use of Total Station.
- Capability to survey independently with skills in land surveying and topography.
- Familiarity with surveying terms and the use and care of survey tools and equipment.
- Proficiency in operating survey equipment such as Total Station/Data Collector, Level, and various GPS methods.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 3-5 years of experience as a party crew chief preferred.
- Strong technical skills with process-oriented behavioral traits such as being steady, helpful, analytical, and a problem solver.
- Must possess a valid driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, a cleared background check, and a negative drug test result.
Work Environment
The role involves outdoor work throughout the year, requiring walking through various terrains and enduring extreme heat and cold. The position requires a Monday to Friday schedule from 7 AM to 5 PM, with potential overtime based on project load. On average, surveyors work 50-60 hours weekly. The role involves about 50% travel, with the technician reporting to the Charleston office daily. Overnight travel may occasionally be necessary. Physical requirements include the ability to work in environments with venomous snakes and insects, stand for long periods, work in a wide range of temperatures, climb hills, walk long distances, traverse different terrains, and lift and carry up to 75 lbs. The candidate must also be able to interact both verbally and in writing.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in North Charleston,SC. About Actalent

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