Survey Manager - Underground Construction

Traylor Bros., Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Traylor Bros., Inc. in California is seeking a Survey Manager to locate and determine portions of the earth’s surface by planning, conducting, and recording surveys for complex infrastructure projects in North America.

You will lead multiple survey crews, coordinate with engineers and superintendents, and ensure safety while using GPS, total stations, and digital leveling techniques; willingness to travel and relocate as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in survey/construction/engineering or 7-10 years supervision experience.
• Strong experience with survey field equipment and software.
• Ability to lead crews and coordinate with engineers and project staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement safe survey work plans for field personnel.
• Coordinate daily survey activities and multiple crews.
• Use GPS, total stations, and digital leveling techniques.
• Oversee data collection from office to field and review daily work.
• Coordinate with engineers, superintendents, and Survey Manager to complete projects.
• Lead and develop team, ensuring compliance with policies and laws.

Skills

Safety culture leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Planning & coordination

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in survey/construction/engineering-related field

7-10 years construction supervision experience

Tools

Trimble Business Center

CAD Civil 3D

Leica Infinity

Job description

Survey Manager Opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc.!

Traylor Bros., Inc. is a highly-respected heavy civil construction company working on some of the biggest, most technically challenging bridge, marine, and underground jobs in North America. William F. Traylor founded Traylor Bros. in 1946, finding success by taking on - and succeeding with - extremely challenging projects. His combination of honesty, courage, and innovative abilities are the traits that embody the firm to this day.

What makes us different?

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing limitless opportunity for personal and professional growth in a close knit and collaborative organization.

Our Core Values:

Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive andbalanced work environment.

Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

Required Skills

Position Summary:

Locates and determines portion of earth’s surface by planning, conducting, and recording surveys.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing a safe work plan for all survey field personnel
• Planning daily survey activities of multiple survey crews
• Scheduling and coordination of multiple survey parties; often using GPS technology, electronic total stations, and digital leveling techniques
• Managing office to field synchronization of data collection
• Reviewing daily work of crews
• Completing projects by coordinating requirements with project personnel, including engineers, superintendents and Survey Manager
• Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include scheduling; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Conferring with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within work force
• Assuming additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc. Ability to relocate as needed

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate and lead with a strong respect for safety culture in a construction environment
• Must be proficient with survey software such as Trimble Business Center, CAD Civil 3d, and/or Leica Infinity
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Demonstrate the ability and behavior necessary to lead others in accomplishing individual and team goals
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Determining the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Ability to work well in a non-structured environment
• Work as part of a team; ability to lead others

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a survey, construction, or engineering‑related field preferred, or a combination of education and/or 7-10 years of construction supervision work experience
• Strong experience with survey field equipment, software, and procedures

Physical Demands

• Travel will be required to attend training and meetings
• Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb
• Ability to lift, frequently, at least 50 pounds
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly

Pay range $110-160k

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non‑merit factors.