SURVEY MANAGER

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account 
401(k) with company match
Paid time off     
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!

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.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.