SURVEY MANAGER
Balfour Beatty•Santee, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
Survey Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all surveying activities for large-scale civil infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, tunnels, and utility networks. The role combines technical surveying expertise with project management skills to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the project lifecycle. In summary, a Heavy Civils Survey Manager is both a technical expert and a project leader, ensuring that surveying work is accurate, efficient, and integrated into the broader construction process.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or related field or related field experience
- Minimum 10 years in heavy civil and highway infrastructure projects, with proven survey team management experience
- Proficiency in survey data management, Civil 3D, and heavy civil construction sequencing
- Hands-on experience with Trimble systems, GPS RTK, total stations, and levels
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and ability to work full-time on-site
Nice To Haves
- Land Surveying License (RLS, PLS, PE) preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage survey teams for one or more projects, coordinating across disciplines like building, highway, bridge, and tunnel construction
- Plan and supervise topographic surveys, layout staking, as-built surveys, and control networks
- Review and interpret design drawings, RFC plans, and technical specifications to ensure accurate field implementation
- Establish and maintain project control points, benchmarks, and survey networks
- Oversee field operations, including task allocation, productivity, and safety compliance
- Operate and maintain survey equipment (Total Stations, GPS, Levels, Trimble systems) and ensure proper calibration
- Coordinate with construction managers, field engineers, and design teams to resolve discrepancies and validate data
- Process and integrate survey data into design platforms like Civil 3D/Tera model/Trimble business center
- Implement quality control procedures for all survey deliverables
- Prepare and maintain accurate survey documentation and reports for project records and handover
- Mentor and develop junior surveyors and technical staff
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
