Bechtel Corporation · 1 day ago
Survey Manager
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, committed to delivering successful outcomes for their customers. They are seeking a Survey Manager to provide support to the construction team, overseeing survey operations, ensuring quality and safety, and providing technical direction to survey crews. The role involves managing survey data, implementing safety and quality programs, and ensuring accurate layout of construction work.
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Responsibilities
Provides support of all the duties and responsibilities of the Project Survey Manager (PSM)
Leads the oversight of all survey operations and overall quality and integrity of the surveying program, assuring that all survey work is performed with the highest regard for the safety of all involved
Provides technical direction to the direct-hire survey team and/or sub-contracted survey crews, including verification of survey crews’ control points and work
Assist with the survey team’s implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs
Oversee the survey team’s implementation of the Survey Procedure (SWPP 3201)
Provide Construction Survey support to both Field Engineering and Field Supervision
Establish and/or verify and maintain the project’s survey control network
Responsible for the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according to job specifications and appropriate methods of performing survey activities
Oversee the development and management of survey data
Oversee the Calibration Baseline checks of survey instruments
Oversee the administration of the survey work request program
Supervise the preparation of survey CAD drawings, including generation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and volumes computations
Perform and/or check survey computations as required in the performance of duties
Perform and/or check survey control network least squares adjustment computations as required in the performance of duties
Provide Civil project completion documentation including "As-Built" records
Oversee the utilization of survey instruments in adherence with Bechtel survey procedures
Supports the creation and implementation of the project survey plan
Supports the creation and implementation of the survey training program
Supports the implementation of project’s UAV/Drone program
Supports the implementation of project’s Laser Scanning program
Supports the implementation of project’s Metrology program
Provides direction and support to the Area Lead Surveyors and Office Surveyors and may perform their duties during their absence
Qualification
Required
Engineering/Technical degree and 9 years' experience in heavy construction/industrial surveying, involving a mix of field and office duties with modern instruments, software, and technology; with at least 5 years' supervisorial experience or 15 years' experience (in lieu of a degree), with at least 5 years' supervisorial experience
Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
Knowledge of Bechtel's “Zero Incidents” safety program. Must have a strong drive toward Safety, both on and off the job, a commitment to seeing everyone go home each day as well and healthy as they came to work that day
Knowledge of Bechtel quality standards. Must have a solid record of successful project completion with little to zero rework
Prior Bechtel Survey Mega-Project experience
Working knowledge of Bechtel construction procedures
Knowledge of heavy industrial construction survey principles
Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to heavy industrial construction surveying field & office activities
Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, able to formulate a working relationship with survey team members, other departments, and contractors, and survey functional management
Excellent problem-solving ability
Advanced knowledge of data downloading
Intermediate level use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Preferred
Experience with 3D Laser Scanning hardware and software
Demonstrated proficiency with Survey CAD software, including generation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and volumes computations; and drafting of as staked/as-built data
General awareness of environmental laws
Experience managing technical services subcontracts, working with, supervising, and administering subcontractor's workforce
Must have experience managing teams working on multiple work fronts; experience working under time constraints, and must be adaptable to changing conditions
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education
Must be physically capable to participate in project walkdowns, which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in or maneuvering around small and/or confined spaces, and lifting up to 40lbs without assistance
This project may have multiple work schedules that are subject to change and may require employees to work overtime, weekends and/or night shift when a business need arises
Awareness of government compliance standards
Experience with UAV/Drones
Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to Metrology field & office activities
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$499.38MKey Investors
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2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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