Survey Chief

Granite Construction • The Woodlands, TX

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About The Position

The Survey Chief provides survey support for civil construction projects and manages multiple survey crews in accordance with project contract requirements and Granite’s policies, systems, and procedures. The role supports accurate, timely field surveying and layout, project controls, quality control, as-built documentation, quantity tracking, progress billing, forecasting, and machine control operations.

The position also manages survey equipment and supplies, prepares and verifies 3-D computer models, and provides technical assistance and training to project personnel. The Survey Chief interfaces with owner representatives and is expected to follow Granite and project-specific safety procedures. Work is subject to outside conditions and may take place around large construction equipment.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive construction experience in surveying on civil projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the project contract, specifications, schedule, and budget as they relate to survey.
• Extensive knowledge of surveying and heavy civil construction.
• Familiarity with GPS systems, machine control systems, and late-model survey equipment.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, MS Excel, Terramodel, GPS, and 3D modeling software.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent collaboration, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to comply with Granite’s Code of Conduct.
• Ability to foster teamwork.
• Ability to work outdoors and around large construction equipment while following safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Training in 3D modeling, machine control systems, and GPS survey technology.
• Land Surveyor License.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate survey crews to ensure projects are surveyed correctly.
• Understand, advocate, participate in, and fully comply with Granite’s and project-specific safety procedures and policies.
• Purchase, track, and maintain survey equipment and supplies.
• Verify or provide project control surveys and monuments.
• Provide accurate and timely field survey and layout.
• Assist Quality Control as required to verify field layout and survey data.
• Obtain and record as-built survey data to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Determine, track, and calculate quantities required for progress billing applications and forecasts.
• Provide technical assistance for machine control operations and grade-checking personnel.
• Prepare, verify, and provide 3-D computer models for quantity, survey, and machine control applications.
• Train project personnel in survey, machine control technology, and techniques.
• Interface with owner representatives informally and formally as appropriate.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
• Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation salaried employees defer; immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed