Survey Chief

00002 Granite Construction Company; Research Forest (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a senior Survey Lead to manage and coordinate survey crews on civil construction projects across Texas. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to project contracts and Granite policies.

Responsibilities include providing field surveys, creating 3-D models for quantity and machine control, training field personnel, and interfacing with owner representatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction surveying experience on civil projects.
• Extensive knowledge of surveying and heavy civil construction.
• Proficient in MicroStation, MS Excel, Terramodel, GPS, and 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate survey crews on projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and Granite policies.
• Purchase, track and maintain survey equipment and supplies.
• Verify and provide project control surveys and monuments.
• Provide field survey and layouts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist Quality Control with field lay-out and survey data.
• Record as-built survey data to ensure accuracy.
• Determine quantities for progress billing and forecasts.
• Provide training on survey, machine control technology and techniques.
• Interface with owner representatives as appropriate.

Skills

Surveying

Machine control

GPS systems

3D modeling software

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Land Surveyor License

Tools

MicroStation

Terramodel

GPS equipment

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

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 fully 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 is occasionally 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.

Base Salary Range: $96,541.00 - $144,813.00

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

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. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery.

At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we do a continuous improvement. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you'll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.