Survey Manager - Power Construction

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

TIC Power is seeking an experienced Survey Manager to lead and manage surveying activities on large-scale power generation and industrial construction projects. The role establishes and maintains project survey controls, oversees field survey operations, manages survey personnel, and ensures accurate layout and measurements throughout construction. The Survey Manager coordinates with project management, engineering, field supervision, quality, and craft teams to ensure surveying supports project schedules, design requirements, and construction execution. The position requires technical knowledge of construction surveying and the ability to lead survey teams in a fast-paced project environment.

TIC is an EPC contractor on various Entergy projects. The position contributes to these projects as part of a team delivering power solutions. Project locations may vary; teams may relocate based on available work and employee development plans, skills, and career goals. Travel or relocation to project locations throughout the United States may be required.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive construction experience, preferably supporting power generation, heavy industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale EPC construction projects.
• Previous experience leading survey crews or managing project-level survey operations.
• Strong knowledge of construction surveying principles, control networks, construction layout, elevations, coordinates, and as-built documentation.
• Experience supporting multiple construction disciplines, such as civil, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, piping, electrical, and equipment installation.
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment, including robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS systems, digital levels, and data collectors.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, models, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, benchmarks, dimensional control, and survey calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop survey personnel.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize survey activities based on construction schedules and field needs.
• Effective communication and coordination skills when working with engineering, field leadership, project management, quality, and craft personnel.
• Ability to identify and resolve survey or layout discrepancies before they affect construction.
• Working knowledge of construction safety practices and requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate to TIC Power project locations throughout the United States.
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively and understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with survey and construction software such as Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, or similar platforms.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or survey-related certifications, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all project surveying and construction layout activities.
• Establish, verify, maintain, and document horizontal and vertical survey control networks throughout the project.
• Plan and coordinate survey activities according to construction schedules, priorities, and field requirements.
• Supervise and provide technical direction to survey crews, including Party Chiefs, Junior Party Chiefs, Instrument Operators, and other survey personnel.
• Perform or oversee construction layout for civil, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, piping, electrical, equipment, and other project scopes.
• Coordinate survey requirements with project engineers, field engineers, superintendents, general foremen, and project management.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, models, and survey information to identify potential discrepancies before field installation.
• Ensure survey data, benchmarks, control points, layout documentation, and as-built information are accurate and properly maintained.
• Oversee as-built surveys and documentation to support quality requirements, turnover packages, and project closeout.
• Manage survey data collection, calculations, staking information, and field documentation.
• Use GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, digital levels, and other survey technology to support construction operations.
• Coordinate survey activities for foundations, anchor bolts, underground utilities, structures, equipment setting, piping systems, and other critical installations.
• Verify elevations, coordinates, alignments, grades, and dimensional requirements for construction activities.
• Establish quality-control processes for survey work and verify critical layout before construction or installation.
• Assist with resolution of field conflicts, dimensional discrepancies, and design or layout issues.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure calibration, inspection, and documentation requirements are followed.
• Monitor crew productivity, staffing, equipment needs, and workload to support project milestones.
• Train and develop survey personnel in construction surveying practices, technology, documentation, and project procedures.
• Promote compliance with project safety requirements and ensure survey activities are performed safely around active construction operations and heavy equipment.
• Support project planning, constructability reviews, and coordination meetings as needed.
• Travel or relocate to project locations based on business and project needs.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively and meet deadlines; communicate and interact professionally; perform work safely and effectively; follow oral and written instructions and policies; and work during normal operating hours to complete work within deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Work at various locations where conditions may vary.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability plans
• Retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED