Granite Construction · 1 day ago
Survey Chief
Humble, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$94K/yr - $141K/yr
10+ years expGranite Construction is a leading heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer. The Survey Chief is responsible for providing all survey support, managing multiple survey crews, and ensuring compliance with project requirements and safety procedures.
ConstructionMiningTransportation
Hiring Manager
Jessica Somers
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Minimum of 10 years progressive construction experience in surveying on civil projects
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
Ability to comply with Granite's Code of Conduct
Ability to foster teamwork
Preferred
Training in 3D Modeling, Machine Control Systems and GPS survey technology desired
Land Surveyor License preferred
Benefits
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans
Company
Granite Construction
Granite Construction is a construction company that specializes in transportation, mining, power, and tunneling.
5001-10000 employees
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2024 (4)
2023 (9)
2022 (3)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$650M2024-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $325M
2023-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $325M
1990-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Kyle Larkin
President and CEO
Jorge Quezada, MBA (He.Him.His)
Chief Diversity Officer / VP of People & Culture
Recent News
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