Lead Surveyor

Job Summary In this role, you will lead a team to plan and execute survey and meteorology strategy, survey scanning, and drone pilot programs. You will supervise survey activities, subcontractors, field verification of materials, and daily data downloading and processing. Your leadership will ensure successful implementation of survey work with a project's safety, quality, and environmental programs. Major Responsibilities Oversee the survey team's implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs. Oversee the project's survey control network. Provide oversight of survey works by direct hire surveyors, coordinate all survey activities, and manage survey subcontract resources if applicable. Manage sub‑contracted survey crews, including verification of survey crews’ control points and work. Provide expertise and technical support related to survey to field engineering and superintendents in a wide range of situations and configurations. Produce survey scanning and metrology strategy and procedure documents detailing equipment requirements, content, competence requirements and assessments, and accuracy, checking, validation, acceptance, and archiving. Assist the Corporate Survey Manager with competency evaluations and assignments of qualified scanning and metrology survey personnel. Direct and/or perform metrology field measurements utilizing a Laser Tracker instrument and Spatial Analyzer software. Provide survey support to senior management and all GBUs within Bechtel Global Operations. Develop the survey strategy and procedure document outlining equipment, content, competence, and accuracy requirements. Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10‑13 years of relevant experience, or 14‑17 years of relevant work experience. Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience. Knowledge of Bechtel’s "Zero Incidents" safety program and a strong commitment to safety on and off the job. Knowledge of Bechtel quality standards and a record of successful project completion with minimal rework. Knowledge of construction survey principles. Knowledge of supervisory functions related to heavy construction/industrial surveying field and office activities. Working knowledge of Bechtel construction procedures. Effective communication skills to motivate team members and present plans clearly. Ability to work in a team‑based environment and build relationships with survey team members, other departments, contractors, and functional management. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Excellent problem‑solving ability. Proficiency with Survey CAD software, including generation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and volume calculations. Preferred Qualifications Prior Energy GBU experience. Prior Bechtel mega‑project experience. FAA Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot Certificate. Experience flying and supporting UAV/drone operations. Experience with Leica and Trimble survey instruments and software. Knowledge of supervisory functions related to heavy equipment machine control activities. Knowledge of supervisory functions related to laser scanning field and office activities. Knowledge of supervisory functions related to metrology field and office activities. Experience supervising Bechtel Craft is desirable. General awareness of environmental laws. Awareness of government compliance standards. Total Rewards/Benefits Bechtel offers robust benefits designed to support career advancement, enhance culture, and provide time to recharge, fostering sustainable growth for employees. Equal Opportunity Employer Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e‑mail their request to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bechtel Global Corporation