SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes, and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Construction Survey Party Chief to support heavy civil and mission-critical projects. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical surveying skills and leadership experience in construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction staking, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, and layout.
• Operate GPS and robotic total station equipment.
• Read and interpret construction plans and survey data.
• Collect accurate field data and complete required documentation.
• Communicate with project managers, superintendents, and field personnel.
• Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Requirements

• 5+ years previous field experience as a Survey Party Chief preferred.
• Proficiency with Trimble Survey software (Terramodel, TBC) preferred.
• Proficient with GPS and robotic total station equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and survey data.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical work.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!