Manager - Survey

Position Summary:

The Survey Manager must be well versed in survey programs such as Civil 3D, Carlson, and Trimble Business Center, automated machine control, developing and maintaining 3D terrain models for projects. General responsibilities include training and supervising field survey staff, managing survey data for multiple projects, implementing proper survey procedures (computational and operational) and related quality control, and accurate & consistent field reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value - Safety first, in everything we do.

• Work directly with the Project Managers and Superintendents regarding initial project layout requirements, means and methods of establishing project survey control, and field reporting.

• Utilize Trimble survey equipment and software including GPS, Robotic Total Stations, and manage Machine Control equipment

• Software used includes SCS900, Trimble Access, and Trimble Business Center.

• Import/Export data to/from field instruments including data collectors and machine control.

• Must be well versed in survey programs (Civil 3D, Carlson, Trimble Business Center), automated machine control, developing and maintaining 3D terrain models for projects.

• Work with other project Field Supervisors to coordinate (with Superintendent) and engage (with Field Engineers) in surveying for jobsite activities, including survey computations and field layout for major phases of construction, prior to the start of any significant activity.

• Oversee survey equipment (calibration & maintenance requirements and security) and discusses with the General Superintendent recommendations concerning any purchasing and repair decisions and technology upgrades.

• Scheduling and training of survey crews, quality control, and job site safety.

• Perform calculations for horizontal and vertical survey control by use of GPS, total station, etc., including organized documentation of survey notes.

• Preparation of final records for the project, including as-builds.

• Coordinating and monitoring the work of survey subcontractors.

• Preparation of survey crew field data and assignments, including data collector transfers, creating designs and work orders, models for GPS machine controls, coordinate lists and worksheet plotting.

• Keep Project Managers and Field Supervisors informed on status of all assigned projects and tasks.

• Research and obtain all information needed for the successful completion of the project including previous survey evidence, maps, utility investigations, site inspections and other records to obtain data or evidence needed for survey.

• Use Civil 3D, Carlson, and Business Center software for contouring, setting alignments, setting points for construction staking.

• Edit and troubleshoot incoming data collector files in accordance with company procedures. Reviews and utilize survey crew field notes.

• Do independent double checks on all critical survey layout in accordance with Middlesex policies and procedures.

• Represent the firm in a professional manner, with well-composed correspondences (letters, transmittals, memos, e-mails, etc.).