Survey Party Chief

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Carrollton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This project is located in Carrollton, GA and requires mobilizing to the site for project duration. Onboarding will take place at world headquarters in Overland Park, KS. Survey party chief with at least 15 years of experience and 5 years managerial experience. Survey experience on conventional power sites is strongly preferred. As a Survey Party Chief, you will play a crucial role in Construction stakeout and in collecting and analyzing data to support engineering. You will work collaboratively with project team and utilize advanced tools to ensure precise measurements and efficient completion of tasks. Superintendent duties -completing safety task forms, supervision of staff. #LI-JH1

Requirements

Survey party chief with at least 15 years of experience and 5 years managerial experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Valid Driver's License.
8+ years experience as a Superintendent or Construction Manager on equivalent projects.
OSHA 10 certification.

Nice To Haves

Construction Management or Engineering degree.
Training on reporting safety, cost, quality, and schedule information.
Construction management and contract administration training.
Professional License: Licensed Professional Surveyor (PLS/RLS) or equivalent state licensure.
Advanced CAD/BIM Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit, or BIM integration for survey data management.
Technology Experience:
UAV/drone survey workflows (photogrammetry or LiDAR).
Machine control systems (Trimble Earthworks, Topcon, etc.).
3D laser scanning or monitoring systems.
Project Experience: Previous work as Survey Manager or Lead Surveyor on mega projects (>$500M industrial, power, refinery, or heavy civil).
Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Trimble Business Center (TBC), Cad civil3d, or equivalent processing software.
Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate with engineering, construction management, and subcontractors to resolve field issues quickly.
Documentation & Deliverables: Proven record of producing high-quality survey deliverables (control reports, as-builts, volume calcs, monitoring reports, etc.).
Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with survey equipment, control networks, and CAD data integration.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and supervise all survey activities on the project site.
Manage survey crews, assigning daily tasks, ensuring safety, and monitoring performance.
Mentor and manage field leads and senior surveyors, leveraging their field knowledge to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Establish and maintain project-wide control networks (horizontal & vertical).
Oversee stakeout of foundations, anchor bolts, utilities, structures, and roadways.
Ensure quality checks on layout, elevations, and as-builts for compliance with project requirements.
Perform high-accuracy monitoring, level loops, traverses, GNSS static/RTK, and robotic total station workflows.
Process field data and generate accurate CAD drawings and models for construction and engineering use.
Manage digital deliverables including control drawings, as-builts, and 3D surfaces.
Coordinate with engineering and BIM/CAD teams to ensure seamless data integration.
Develop survey execution plans, staffing schedules, and equipment deployment strategies.
Work closely with construction managers, engineers, and subcontractors to meet project needs.
Coordinate subcontract survey services as required for 3rd Party checks, ensuring alignment with project standards.
Conduct regular quality checks and audits on survey work.
Ensure all survey activities comply with site safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

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