Party Chief

Description Party Chief will be responsible for leading survey crews through out Texas to perform various surveys. Maintain and Utilize Survey instrumentation in the field Determine most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys ranging from primary control through construction layout and as-builts, as needed Communicate with Project Surveyor and technicians regarding project schedule and work progress Read and interpret construction drawings/specifications Projects include topographic design and boundary surveys of all sizes, roadway design, right-of-way acquisition, utility facilities design, water/wastewater projects, drainage and flood studies, streambank stabilization, dam safety surveys, tree surveys, as-built surveys, aerial mapping control, construction verification and staking, tunnel surveying, mine surveying and railroad right-of-way and design surveys. TXDOT projects Skills survey, crew chief, surveyor, I-Man, Party Chief Top Skills Details survey,crew chief,surveyor,I-Man,Party Chief Additional Skills & Qualifications MUST HAVE: -At least 5 years of crew chief experience; 10 years of total survey experience -Experience using industry equipment -Ability to travel required. Travel and mileage will be reimbursed. (Must be open to traveling all over Texas). -Valid Drivers License PREFERRED -Experience utilizing Trimble Equipment (type of survey equipment) -Experience working with TxDOT projects Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of AUSTIN, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in AUSTIN,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 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 ( ) for other accommodation options.

Created: 2026-01-26