Survey Manager - Power Construction

Requisition ID: 182983

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: TIC Power District

Department: Surveying

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

TIC Power is seeking an experienced Survey Manager to lead and manage surveying activities on large-scale power generation and industrial construction projects. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining project survey controls, overseeing field survey operations, managing survey personnel, and ensuring accurate layout and measurements throughout all phases of construction.

The Survey Manager works closely with project management, engineering, field supervision, quality, and craft teams to ensure survey activities support project schedules, design requirements, and construction execution. The position requires strong technical knowledge of construction surveying as well as the ability to lead survey teams in a fast-paced project environment.

District Overview

TIC is proud to serve as an EPC contractor on various Entergy projects. In this role, you will contribute to these projects and join a team committed to delivering innovative power solutions that will benefit communities for generations. With multiple projects underway, you can expect stability and continuous opportunities for growth.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all project surveying and construction layout activities.

Establish, verify, maintain, and document horizontal and vertical survey control networks throughout the project.

Plan and coordinate survey activities based on construction schedules, priorities, and field requirements.

Supervise and provide technical direction to survey crews, including Party Chiefs, Junior Party Chiefs, Instrument Operators, and other survey personnel.

Perform or oversee construction layout for civil, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, piping, electrical, equipment, and other project scopes.

Coordinate survey requirements with project engineers, field engineers, superintendents, general foremen, and project management.

Review construction drawings, specifications, models, and survey information to identify potential discrepancies before field installation.

Ensure survey data, benchmarks, control points, layout documentation, and as-built information are accurate and properly maintained.

Oversee as-built surveys and documentation to support quality requirements, turnover packages, and project closeout.

Manage survey data collection, calculations, staking information, and field documentation.

Utilize GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, digital levels, and other survey technology to support construction operations.

Coordinate survey activities for foundations, anchor bolts, underground utilities, structures, equipment setting, piping systems, and other critical installations.

Verify elevations, coordinates, alignments, grades, and dimensional requirements for construction activities.

Establish quality-control processes for survey work and verify critical layout prior to construction or installation.

Assist with resolution of field conflicts, dimensional discrepancies, and design or layout issues.

Maintain survey equipment and ensure appropriate calibration, inspection, and documentation requirements are followed.

Monitor crew productivity, staffing, equipment needs, and workload to support project milestones.

Train and develop survey personnel in construction surveying practices, technology, documentation, and project procedures.

Promote compliance with project safety requirements and ensure survey activities are performed safely around active construction operations and heavy equipment.

Support project planning, constructability reviews, and coordination meetings as needed.

Travel or relocate to project locations based on business and project needs.

Qualifications

7+ years of progressive construction experience, preferably supporting power generation, heavy industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale EPC construction projects.

Previous experience leading survey crews or managing project-level survey operations.

Strong knowledge of construction surveying principles, control networks, construction layout, elevations, coordinates, and as-built documentation.

Experience supporting multiple construction disciplines, such as civil, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, piping, electrical, and equipment installation.

Proficiency with modern surveying equipment, including robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS systems, digital levels, and data collectors.

Experience with survey and construction software such as Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, or similar platforms preferred.

Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, models, and technical documentation.

Strong understanding of coordinate systems, benchmarks, dimensional control, and survey calculations.

Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop survey personnel.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize survey activities based on construction schedules and field needs.

Effective communication and coordination skills when working with engineering, field leadership, project management, quality, and craft personnel.

Ability to identify and resolve survey or layout discrepancies before they affect construction.

Working knowledge of construction safety practices and requirements.

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or survey-related certifications are preferred where applicable, but not required unless dictated by project or jurisdictional requirements.

Willingness to travel and/or relocate to TIC Power project locations throughout the United States.

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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