Survey Party Chief

FlatironDragados; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k) plan

Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental,

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Flatiron Dragados is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead topographic and cross-section surveys for the SR400 Express Lanes project in Georgia. You will provide work control lines, elevations, and field checks to ensure accuracy and guide field crews.

You will collaborate with the survey manager, perform layout, check as-built conditions, and support planning and payment quantities. A HS diploma is required, with 3+ years of survey experience and LSIT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of survey and land mapping experience.
• LSIT certification required or in progress.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proven leadership and ability to train staff on project sites.
• Strong communication with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide work control lines and elevations required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by field staff.
• Assist in evaluating potential dimensions and other field problems.
• Perform layout work competently and accurately as specified by survey manager.
• Provide checking of as-built conditions using surveying techniques.
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities.
• Assist with conducting quantity calculations as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff training

Surveying expertise

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

LSIT Certification

Driver's License

Tools

Survey instruments

Job description

Overview

Are you a detail-oriented surveyor with knowledge of topographic and cross-section surveys? As a Survey Party Chief, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy and precision in every aspect of our work. Your expertise in control lines, elevations, contours, and land features will guide project management and work crews, enabling them to execute their tasks with confidence. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to deliver technical insights that directly impact project success.

The SR400 Express Lanes Project is a transformative $4.6 billion infrastructure initiative led by SR400 Constructors, a 50/50 joint venture between Flatiron Dragados and ACCIONA. Commissioned by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Georgia State Road Tollway Authority (SRTA), the project will add two 16-mile express lanes from Sandy Springs MARTA Station (Exit 5) to McFarland (Exit 12), enhancing mobility along one of Georgia’s busiest corridors. With a peak workforce of over 500, the project also includes dedicated bus rapid transit stations and key bridge refurbishments. Construction is set to begin in late 2025, with substantial completion anticipated in 2031.

What you will be doing

• Provide work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by field staff.
• Assist in the evaluation of potential dimensions and other field problems.
• Perform layout work competently and accurately as specified by survey manager.
• Provide checking of as-built conditions that require the use of surveying techniques.
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities.
• Assist with conducting quantity calculations as required.

What we are looking for

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in survey and land mapping required.
• License Surveyor In Training (LSIT) Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to train and direct staff on a project site.
• Developing knowledge of topographic and cross-section surveys to support planning, design, materials and cost projections for the project site.
• Strong communication skills, proven with engineering teams and management on project sites.
• Technical skill with survey instruments

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min USD $95,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max USD $125,000.00/Yr.