Survey Chief

Granite Construction; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Granite Construction seeks an experienced Survey professional to lead and manage field survey crews on civil construction projects. You will ensure accurate surveys, support machine control operations, and coordinate with project teams to meet contract requirements.

Responsibilities include data collection, model preparation, and training of crew members in surveying techniques. Strong knowledge of GPS, 3D modeling, and civil construction practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years progressive construction surveying experience on civil projects.
• Extensive knowledge of surveying practice, contract specs, schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate survey crews to ensure projects are surveyed correctly.
• Follow Granite safety procedures and project policies.
• Purchase, track and maintain survey equipment and supplies for profitable project completion.
• Verify and provide project control surveys and monuments.
• Provide field survey layouts accurately and on time.
• Assist Quality Control to verify field layout and survey data.
• Record as-built survey data to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Determine and calculate quantities for progress billing and forecasts.
• Provide technical assistance for machine control operations and grade checking personnel.
• Prepare and provide 3-D models for quantity, survey and machine control apps.
• Train project personnel in survey, machine control tech and techniques.
• Interface with owner’s representatives as appropriate.

Skills

Surveying

GPS systems

Machine control

MicroStation

Excel

Terramodel

3D modeling

Communication

Education

Land Surveyor License preferred

Training in 3D Modeling

Tools

GPS equipment

Total Stations

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do

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General Summary

This position is responsible for providing all survey support including managing multiple survey crews on a project in accordance with project contract requirements as well as Granite’s policies, systems and procedures.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Manage and coordinate survey crews to ensure projects are surveyed correctly.
• Understand, advocate, participate in and full comply with Granite’s and project specific safety procedures & policies.
• Purchase, track and maintain survey equipment & supplies to ensure profitable completion of project.
• Verify and/or provide project control surveys and monuments.
• Provide field survey and layouts in an accurate & timely manner.
• Assist Quality Control as required to verify field lay-out and survey data.
• Obtain & record as-built survey data as required to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Determine, track and, calculate quantities required for progress billing applications and Forecasts.
• Provide technical assistance as required for machine control operations and grade checking personnel.
• Prepare, verify and provide 3-D computer models for quantity, survey and machine control applications.
• Provide training to project personnel in survey, machine control technology and techniques.
• Interface with owner’s representatives both informally and formally as appropriate.

Education

• Training in 3D Modeling, Machine Control Systems and GPS survey technology desired
• Land Surveyor License preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 10 years progressive construction experience in surveying on civil projects

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the project’s contract, specifications, schedule and budget as it relates to survey
• Extensive knowledge of surveying and heavy civil construction
• Familiarity with GPS systems, machine control systems and late model survey equipment
• Proficient in MicroStation, MS Excel, Terramodel, GPS, and 3D modeling software
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate orally. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Ability to comply with Granite’s Code of Conduct.
• Ability to foster teamwork.

Our Benefits At a Glance

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

Base Salary Range

$96,541.00 - $144,813.00

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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