Survey Crew Chief

Overview

The Survey Crew Chief is responsible for leading and performing field surveying activities in support of heavy civil construction projects. This position coordinates survey crew operations, performs construction staking and layout, collects and verifies survey data, and ensures the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of survey work. The Survey Crew Chief serves as the field representative of the Survey Department and works closely with project managers, superintendents, engineers, operators, and field personnel to support project execution.

The position requires a combination of field and office responsibilities, with the majority of time spent on active construction project sites. The Survey Crew Chief must be capable of working in varying weather conditions, traveling to multiple project locations, and performing physically demanding tasks while ensuring high standards of safety and accuracy. This is a safety sensitive position.

 

Company Overview

FNF Construction, Inc., a MasTec CE&I company, established in 1984, has maintained a strong commitment to excellence on all of our projects. The majority of our projects are in the Southwest where we provide heavy-highway construction and general engineering work, both as a general contractor, subcontractor and manufacturer/producer of aggregate and asphalt rubber binder. Our partnering management approach has earned us long-lasting relationships with both government and private industry in all types and sizes of construction projects.

 

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

 

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise daily survey crew activities on construction projects.
• Perform construction staking, layout, grade verification, and as-built surveys for roadway, bridge, utility, grading, and infrastructure projects.
• Establish and maintain project control points, benchmarks, and survey networks.
• Collect, process, and verify field survey data using GPS, robotic total stations, levels, data collectors, and other survey equipment.
• Read and interpret project plans, engineering drawings, specifications, and staking calculations.
• Calculate elevations, grades, distances, coordinates, alignments, and other project control measurements.
• Assist with construction site layout, machine control support, and earthwork quantity verification.
• Communicate survey information effectively with project managers, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and equipment operators.
• Maintain accurate field notes, survey records, sketches, reports, and as-built documentation.
• Upload, download, and process survey data using survey and CAD software.
• Identify and resolve survey discrepancies, conflicts, and field issues that may impact project operations.
• Ensure survey equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, secured, and functioning correctly.
• Train and mentor survey technicians and crew members on survey procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Ensure the safety of crew members, equipment, and the integrity of survey data while performing field operations.
• Work safely around heavy/highway construction equipment, including loaders, excavators, backhoes, belly dumps, paving equipment, cranes, and other machinery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of surveying experience, preferably within heavy civil construction.
• Previous experience leading survey crews preferred.
• Experience with roadway, utility, grading, bridge, and earthwork construction projects preferred.
• Knowledge of surveying principles, construction staking, and field survey procedures.
• Ability to calculate elevations, coordinates, grades, alignments, and quantities accurately.
• Proficiency with GPS equipment, robotic total stations, levels, and data collectors.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson Survey, or similar software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

What's in it for You

 

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation commensurate with experience

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation

• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

• Emergency Travel Assistance Program

• Group legal plan

 

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

 

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

 

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

 

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