Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Survey Party Chief to join our growing team in San Antonio, TX. This role is ideal for a hands-on surveying professional who loves working in the field, takes pride in mentoring others, and enjoys contributing to meaningful infrastructure and civil projects across South Texas. As a Survey Party Chief, you will lead field crews, manage daily survey operations, and ensure accurate, high-quality data collection while fostering a positive and safety-focused team environment.

Must-Have Qualifications

Proven experience using Trimble survey equipment and software

A genuine love for field work and outdoor operations

Strong passion for mentoring and developing junior crew members

Ability to lead a survey crew efficiently while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity

Nice-to-Have Experience

Topographic surveying

Boundary surveying

Construction staking

Experience supporting municipal, TxDOT, or civil infrastructure projects

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise survey crews on a variety of field assignments

Perform and oversee data collection using Trimble equipment

Ensure field work aligns with project specifications and quality standards

Train, mentor, and support survey technicians and crew members

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and office staff

Maintain field equipment and promote safe work practices at all times

Skills

Survey, Surveying, Topography, Trimble, Topographic Surveys, Land surveying, boundary, Staking

Top Skills Details

Survey, Surveying, Topography, Trimble

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Surveyor Party Chief

Topographic

Alta

Trimble

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/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 San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.