Survey & Design Manager

Description

Brown Industrial Construction is a heavy civil construction company specializing in Clearing & Grubbing, Excavation & Embankment, Sub-Surface Drainage, Material Placement, Soil Stabilization, Concreted Paving, Deep Foundations, Bridge Construction, & related Structural Concrete. We are seeking an experienced Full-Time Survey & Design Manager to be responsible for Highway & Bridge Design, Survey, & Layout. site calibrations, construction layout, machine control setups and topographic surveys for the construction of Highways and Bridges. 

The Survey & Design Manager is responsible for overseeing surveying and design operations to ensure the accuracy and quality of construction projects. This role involves self-performance & management of field surveyor staff, coordinating with project managers and construction teams, and ensuring compliance with design drawings and specifications. The Survey & Design Manager will also be responsible for designing and implementing machine control models and providing technical support for field operations.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to establish and lead a new survey department, with the autonomy to recruit and manage their own team and resources. Prior experience in managing a survey department or team is essential.

Requirements

Survey Management

• Pre-Construction project planning with company leadership, project managers, & field supervision.
• Oversee and manage surveying operations for multiple projects.
• Ensure precise site calibrations for civil construction activities.
• Provide construction layout and surveys for civil construction activities.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and control survey activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.

Design and Technical Support

• Interpreting drawings & field data for drafting and performing takeoff calculations using Business Center HCE Civil 3D Software.
• Design machine control models and set up machines for field activities.
• Maintain and operate all instruments and equipment needed to complete surveying tasks.

Quality Control and Compliance

• Ensure that construction work complies with design drawing locations and specifications.
• Provide work control lines and elevations required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials.
• Recognize and address quality issues beyond locations and elevations.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Provide insight to company leadership, project managers, & field supervision that will inform project execution & assist with troubleshooting.
• Provide training and support to ensure team members are proficient in using relevant tools and equipment.

Safety

• Learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work.
• Ensure that all team members follow safety protocols and operate equipment safely and effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of survey experience, with at least 5 years in bridge-related projects (piling, caps, decks, overhangs, etc.).
• Proficiency with Trimble Site Positioning System GPS and Total Station.
• Strong knowledge of Business Center HCE Civil 3D Software.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience in leading and managing surveying projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, supervisors, and craftsmen.
• Familiarity with construction site safety protocols.
• This job description is designed to outline the primary responsibilities and qualifications required for the role of Survey & Design Manager. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and