Survey Party Chief - Construction Layout & As Built Surveys

DynaGrid•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

Join Our Team at DynaGrid Construction Group, LLC! Are you passionate about safety, efficiency, and delivering excellent service? DynaGrid Construction Group, LLC, a leading provider of construction services to the utilities market, is looking to expand our team! Headquartered in the Dallas Metroplex, we specialize in sitework and foundation work for Substations, Switch Stations, and Transmission Lines. Visit our website to learn more about our projects and values. Role Highlights: Survey Party Chief with a strong background in construction layout, as-builts, grading, and field-to-office coordination, with an emphasis on transmission line, substation, and supporting civil infrastructure projects. This role requires a technically skilled leader who excels in plan interpretation, Trimble workflows, surface modeling, office calculations, data analysis, and mentoring field crews while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and accountability across multiple projects. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable leading crews in active and remote construction environments, working with design models in the office, and owning projects from mobilization through completion.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Survey Party Chief, preferably on heavy civil, transmission, substation, or utility projects
Strong background in construction layout, as-built surveys, grading, utilities, and surface-based workflows
Proficiency with Trimble survey equipment and Trimble Business Center (TBC)
Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, grading, utility, and transmission construction plans
Experience working with design surfaces (TIN), LandXML files, and contour data
Solid understanding of surveying calculations, coordinate systems, and data analysis
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in note keeping and documentation
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) / LSIT certification preferred but not required
Experience with ROW, easements, and boundary support for transmission corridors
Familiarity with cut/fill analysis, cut sheet preparation, and grading documentation
Experience working around active construction sites and energized facilities (where applicable)
Ability to troubleshoot field and office issues independently

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee construction layout for substations, transmission line foundations, drilled piers, anchor points, steel, utilities, and associated civil work
Execute as-built surveys for foundations, embed plates, anchor bolts, steel, utilities, grading, and hardscape features
Read, interpret, and apply civil, structural, grading, utility, and transmission alignment plans
Establish, verify, and maintain horizontal and vertical control tied to project and utility control networks
Perform utility layout, including underground utilities, duct banks, drainage, and related infrastructure
Support layout and verification of access roads, including centerlines, offsets, grades, and cross slopes
Layout and verify curb and gutter, paving, and associated improvements per design plans
Support grading operations, including verification of elevations, slopes, and tolerances
Collect data for cuts and fills and assist with preparation of cut sheets and earthwork documentation
Ensure layout accuracy, quality control, and adherence to strict project tolerances
Maintain survey equipment, calibration checks, and readiness for rugged field conditions
Process, analyze, and manage survey data using Trimble Business Center (TBC)
Work with design surfaces, including TIN models, LandXML files, and contour data
Perform surface comparisons, elevation checks, and cut/fill analysis against design models
Prepare layout files, control reports, and as-built deliverables suitable for utility owner, EPC, and inspector review
Perform office calculations, coordinate geometry, and data adjustments
Assist with boundary and ROW survey support as needed, including easements and site limits
Maintain thorough field notes, control documentation, and project records for traceability and audits
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, superintendents, inspectors, and utility representatives to resolve discrepancies
Lead, train, and mentor survey crew members in power and civil construction surveying standards
Set daily priorities, manage workloads, and maintain production schedules across multiple sites
Promote a culture of accuracy, safety, professionalism, and ownership
Provide technical guidance, problem-solving support, and mentorship to field crews
Serve as the primary survey point of contact on assigned transmission, substation, and civil infrastructure projects
Take ownership of assigned projects from mobilization through completion
Willingness to travel and work out of town, including remote project locations
Maintain project continuity, documentation, and communication across sites
Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality and schedule expectations