Field Survey Manager

Surveying Project Lead

Responsible for understanding state regulation governing land surveying practice. Comprehension of ALTA Surveys with an emphasis on topographic features and engineering design alignment. Facilitate meetings and maintain high level of communication with office management and project teams. This position acts as the lead and subject matter expert on-site for any project survey related items. Mentor junior technicians while implementing best practices and standard operating procedures allowing growth and success in the role.

Location & Travel Details: You'll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position, up to 100% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You'll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided.

Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry. The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. 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 environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Survey leadership and Engineering to understand surveying requirements on site
• Develop comprehensive survey plans, considering project scope, timelines, and budget constraints
• Coordinate with Survey leadership to ensure proper equipment, resources, and personnel are allocated appropriately
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure survey activities align with project specifications
• Monitor and supervise surveying teams to guarantee accuracy and adherence to industry standards
• Address and resolve any survey-related issues that may arise during construction
• Stay well-informed of local, state, and federal regulations related to land surveying
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with relevant laws, codes, and safety standards
• Partner with Survey leadership to obtain necessary permits and approvals for surveying operations
• Oversee the collection of survey data and review all internal and external processed analyses
• Generate detailed reports summarizing survey findings and providing actionable insights
• Present survey results to project management in a clear and understandable manner
• Foster effective communication between surveying teams, engineering teams, and project management
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to integrate survey data into project plans
• Provide regular updates on surveying progress, challenges, and solutions to project team and Survey leadership
• Plan daily work for site survey crew

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience Requirements: Associates or Bachelor's degree in surveying, remote sensing, drafting, engineering, or related technical field preferred
• Five years of survey experience in construction or operations with exposure to engineering, civil, renewable energy activities
• Certified Survey Technician (CST) I preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy and well-developed file management
• Advanced comprehension of ALTA Surveys, and various schematics
• Advanced understanding of surveying software e.g. Trimble Business Center, MAGNET Office, or Civil 3D
• Ability to motivate and lead teams effectively
• Ability to train and mentor Survey Technicians
• Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

Compensation $85,000-$110,000/ year, commensurate with experience

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

Family & Lifestyle

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Military Leave, including Differential Pay and 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.