Lead Field Surveyor for Civil & Infrastructure Projects

Centurion Planning & Design LLC; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Planning & Design LLC seeks a full-time Survey Party Chief to lead field surveying for civil, land development and infrastructure projects in Grapevine, TX. You will manage field crews, interpret plans, and ensure safety and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include operating robotic total stations and GPS/GNSS gear, performing boundary and topographic surveys, staking, and maintaining field records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous land surveying experience required, including boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys.
• Proficiency with robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS, data collectors and related surveying instruments.
• Experience with Trimble surveying equipment and Trimble Access software preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction plans, drawings, plats, and survey documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform field survey operations for civil engineering, land development, construction, and infrastructure projects.
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment, including robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, data collectors, levels, and related field instruments.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction staking, as-built, control, and other field surveys as assigned.
• Establish and verify horizontal and vertical survey control points and benchmarks.
• Read and interpret construction plans, engineering drawings, plats, easements, and other survey-related documents.
• Perform construction staking for utilities, paving, grading, structures, drainage systems, and other site improvements.
• Maintain accurate field notes, electronic survey data, photographs, and other project documentation.
• Perform field calculations and verify measurements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Lead, direct, and train survey field personnel to ensure efficient and accurate field operations.
• Coordinate with Survey Project Managers and office personnel regarding project requirements, scheduling, field conditions, and project progress.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies, unexpected field conditions, and potential project issues.
• Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment around construction activities, traffic, heavy equipment, and varying terrain.
• Maintain assigned survey vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies in clean and proper working condition.

Skills

Math proficiency

Plan interpretation

Leadership

Field safety

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Robotic total stations

GPS/GNSS receivers

Data collectors

Levels

Trimble equipment

Trimble Access software

Job description

Centurion Planning & Design LLC seeks a full-time Survey Party Chief to lead field surveying for civil, land development and infrastructure projects in Grapevine, TX. You will manage field crews, interpret plans, and ensure safety and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include operating robotic total stations and GPS/GNSS gear, performing boundary and topographic surveys, staking, and maintaining field records.