Survey Manager

Ames Construction•Clyde, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Survey Manager / Party Chief serves as a critical technical and leadership bridge between design, construction, and field execution. This role is ideal for a hands‑on survey professional who is highly versatile, technically advanced, and comfortable leading survey operations from pre‑construction modeling through final as‑builts. This position requires strong design modeling capability, deep experience converting plans to buildable models, and the leadership skills to manage field crews and subcontract surveyors while maintaining clear communication with owners, designers, and internal project teams.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of heavy highway / heavy civil survey experience
Proven experience on Design‑Build projects
Strong understanding of roadway, earthwork, and infrastructure construction
Advanced proficiency in Trimble Business Center
Experience with machine control modeling and field support
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities
Exceptional communication skills — written and verbal
Organized, self‑driven, and able to operate independently in fast‑paced environments
Valid driver’s license and ability to work in active construction environments

Nice To Haves

Survey Manager or Senior Party Chief background
Experience supporting DOT highway projects
Experience coordinating with designers during progressive design
Ability to adapt between office modeling and field execution seamlessly

Responsibilities

Lead all survey activities on project
Manage, mentor, and develop survey crews and subordinate surveyors
Coordinate and oversee sub‑contracted surveyors and specialty survey services
Establish survey control, layout, staking, and verification for earthwork, utilities, structures, and paving
Ensure survey operations meet schedule, quality, and safety requirements
Progressive and traditional Design‑Build projects from concept through construction
Develop and manage 3D models for: Earthwork, Siteworks, Linear roadway, Machine control and automated grading
Convert plans and specifications into constructible models
Perform modeling updates as design evolves and field conditions change
Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and construction leadership to resolve conflicts
Manage digital survey data, surfaces, alignments, quantities, and machine control files
Maintain organized and accurate electronic survey records and files
Serve as the primary survey point of contact for: Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, Designers, Owners and inspectors
Communicate clearly across multiple parties to align design intent with field execution
Participate in project meetings and provide clear survey updates, risks, and solutions
Highly organized and detail‑oriented with strong task tracking skills
Plan, track, and monitor survey tasks and deliverables across multiple work fronts
Anticipate survey needs and proactively solve problems before they impact production
Maintain strong documentation, QA/QC, and as‑built records