Balfour Beatty US

SURVEY MANAGER

Balfour Beatty US$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy civil and highway infrastructure projects with a focus on survey management
  • Preferably holds a Land Surveying License (RLS, PLS, PE)
  • Proficient in survey data management and tools, including Civil 3D
  • Hands-on experience with Trimble systems, GPS RTK, total stations, and levels
  • Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage survey teams across various civil projects
  • Plan and supervise key surveying activities like topographic and layout staking
  • Review design documents to ensure accurate field work execution
  • Establish and maintain critical project control points and survey networks
  • Oversee field operations including task allocation and safety compliance
  • Maintain and calibrate survey equipment, ensuring operational integrity
  • Process survey data into design platforms and implement quality control procedures

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment, providing hands-on project involvement
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Involvement in large-scale and impactful civil infrastructure projects
  • Diverse project responsibilities across different construction disciplines
  • Collaboration with various professionals in engineering and construction
Full Job Description
Survey Manager Overview: Survey Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all surveying activities for large-scale civil infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, tunnels, and utility networks. The role combines technical surveying expertise with project management skills to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage survey teams for one or more projects, coordinating across disciplines like building, highway, bridge, and tunnel construction - Plan and supervise topographic surveys, layout staking, as-built surveys, and control networks - Review and interpret design drawings, RFC plans, and technical specifications to ensure accurate field implementation - Establish and maintain project control points, benchmarks, and survey networks - Oversee field operations, including task allocation, productivity, and safety compliance - Operate and maintain survey equipment (Total Stations, GPS, Levels, Trimble systems) and ensure proper calibration - Coordinate with construction managers, field engineers, and design teams to resolve discrepancies and validate data - Process and integrate survey data into design platforms like Civil 3D/Tera model/Trimble business center - Implement quality control procedures for all survey deliverables - Prepare and maintain accurate survey documentation and reports for project records and handover - Mentor and develop junior surveyors and technical staff Typical Qualifications - Education: Associate's degree in surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or related field or related field experience - Experience: Minimum 10 years in heavy civil and highway infrastructure projects, with proven survey team management experience - Licenses: Land Surveying License (RLS, PLS, PE) preferred - Technical Skills: Proficiency in survey data management, Civil 3D, and heavy civil construction sequencing - Equipment: Hands-on experience with Trimble systems, GPS RTK, total stations, and levels - Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and ability to work full-time on-site Work Context This role is typically onsite based for the duration of the project, often in large-scale roadway or infrastructure projects. The Survey Manager ensures that surveying work supports the overall construction schedule, quality standards, and safety requirements, while maintaining compliance with contractual and design specifications. In summary, a Heavy Civils Survey Manager is both a technical expert and a project leader, ensuring that surveying work is accurate, efficient, and integrated into the broader construction process.

About Balfour Beatty US

Balfour Beatty US is a construction and engineering company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty plc, a UK-based construction and infrastructure company. Balfour Beatty US offers services in a variety of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, and transportation. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has offices throughout the United States. Balfour Beatty US is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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