<p>Job Title: Survey Party Chief</p> <p>Client is unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>The Survey Party Chief will lead a survey crew performing topography, construction staking, boundary surveys, and control surveys using both conventional and GPS techniques. This role requires taking legible, complete notes, working overtime and weekends, and being willing to travel 95% of the time.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead and manage a survey crew. </li><li>Participate in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractors. </li><li>Conduct topography, construction staking, boundary, and control surveys. </li><li>Utilize conventional and GPS techniques for surveying. </li><li>Take field data from survey trips and perform Civil 3D design work when not in the field. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>6-10+ years of survey experience. </li><li>4-5+ years of experience leading a crew as a survey party chief. </li><li>Proficiency in land surveying and survey techniques. </li><li>Ability to learn and use Civil 3D and drafting software. </li><li>A clean driving record. </li><li>Physical ability to be on feet for extended periods. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience with pipeline, long-linear, and powerline surveys. </li><li>Experience with Civil 3D for survey drafting or data processing. </li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>The role is tied to the Lexington location but involves traveling to project sites, primarily in West Virginia, with potential travel to Texas. The home base can be between Pittsburgh and Nashville. When not in the field, work may be performed from home or the local Lexington office. The position offers per diem based on GSA/IRS rates while in the field, with expenses reimbursed, including a federal mileage rate. Survey equipment, a truck, laptop, and phone are provided, with weekly pay for expenses. Training and support in Civil 3D design will be available if needed.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>