Provide support as required to the construction team reporting directly to the Project Field ... Oversee the survey team's implementation of the Survey Procedure (SWPP 3201). * Oversee the ...
Provide support as required to the construction team reporting directly to the Project Field ... Oversee the survey team's implementation of the Survey Procedure (SWPP 3201). * Oversee the ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to large‑scale ...
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Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to large‑scale ...
MARINE SURVEYOR (PLAN APPROVAL SURVEYOR) Location: Houston, Texas, US Type of contract: Permanent ... the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), the ...
MARINE SURVEYOR (PLAN APPROVAL SURVEYOR) Location: Houston, Texas, US Type of contract: Permanent ... the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), the ...
Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Must have a valid Driver's License
Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Must have a valid Driver's License
Survey & Geomatics Specialist
Houston, TX · On-site
Lead and perform land, topographic, boundary, and construction surveys using GNSS, total stations, and conventional methods. * Operate and manage UAVs (drones) for aerial surveys, inspections, and ...
Survey & Geomatics Specialist
Houston, TX · On-site
Lead and perform land, topographic, boundary, and construction surveys using GNSS, total stations, and conventional methods. * Operate and manage UAVs (drones) for aerial surveys, inspections, and ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Surveyor Party Chief
Houston, TX · On-site
Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Must have a valid Driver's License
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Surveyor Party Chief
Houston, TX · On-site
Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Must have a valid Driver's License
Conduct construction staking for streets, utilities, drains, and lot layouts. * Compile detailed notes, sketches, and records of survey data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Provide guidance ...
Conduct construction staking for streets, utilities, drains, and lot layouts. * Compile detailed notes, sketches, and records of survey data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Provide guidance ...
Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Must have a valid Driver's License
Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Must have a valid Driver's License
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to largescale projects ...
Conduct construction staking for streets, utilities, drains, and lot layouts. * Compile detailed notes, sketches, and records of survey data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Provide guidance ...
Conduct construction staking for streets, utilities, drains, and lot layouts. * Compile detailed notes, sketches, and records of survey data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Provide guidance ...
Surveyor Party Chief
Houston, TX · On-site
Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Must have a valid Driver's License
Surveyor Party Chief
Houston, TX · On-site
Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Must have a valid Driver's License
Conduct construction staking for streets, utilities, drains, and lot layouts. * Compile detailed notes, sketches, and records of survey data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Provide guidance ...
Conduct construction staking for streets, utilities, drains, and lot layouts. * Compile detailed notes, sketches, and records of survey data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Provide guidance ...
Conduct construction staking for streets, utilities, drains, and lot layouts. * Compile detailed notes, sketches, and records of survey data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Provide guidance ...
Conduct construction staking for streets, utilities, drains, and lot layouts. * Compile detailed notes, sketches, and records of survey data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Provide guidance ...
Communicate with architects, engineers and construction personnel as needed during land development ... Bachelors degree in surveying or civil engineering * Professional Land Surveying license
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Communicate with architects, engineers and construction personnel as needed during land development ... Bachelors degree in surveying or civil engineering * Professional Land Surveying license
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to large-scale ...
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. * 5-7+ years of relevant experience in construction cost management on medium to large-scale ...
Construction Surveyor information
See Spring, TX salary details
$29K - $36.5K
8% of jobs
$36.5K - $43.9K
12% of jobs
$47.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$43.9K - $51.4K
11% of jobs
$51.4K - $58.8K
7% of jobs
The median wage is $65.4K / yr.
$58.8K - $66.3K
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$66.3K - $73.7K
13% of jobs
$80.6K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$73.7K - $81.2K
12% of jobs
$81.2K - $88.6K
8% of jobs
$88.6K - $96.1K
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$96.1K - $103.5K
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$103.5K - $111K
4% of jobs
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What is the difference between Construction Surveyor vs Quantity Surveyor?
| Aspect | Construction Surveyor | Quantity Surveyor |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Surveying certifications, such as RICS or equivalent | Cost management certifications, such as RICS or equivalent |
| Work Environment | On-site surveying, setting out, and measuring | Office-based cost estimation and contract management |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Construction firms, civil engineering projects | Construction companies, project management firms |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding surveying roles in construction | Cost control and project budgeting in construction |
The main difference between a Construction Surveyor and a Quantity Surveyor lies in their focus areas. Construction Surveyors primarily handle on-site tasks like setting out and measuring, while Quantity Surveyors focus on cost estimation, budgeting, and contract management. Both roles are essential in construction projects but serve different functions within the industry.
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Bechtel rating
8.0
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Job description
Requisition ID: 296184
- Relocation Authorized: National - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Houston, TX
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Provide support as required to the construction team reporting directly to the Project Field Engineer. Supervise and/or direct activities relating to construction engineering, layout of foundation locations, equipment locations, structural steel placement, subcontracts, and engineering liaison with the design functional group. Use design drawings, models and specifications to determine associated plant and equipment locations. Works with field engineering to support field verification of materials as appropriate and needed. Provides technical support as related to survey to Field Engineering and Superintendents in a wide range of situations and configurations. Multi-Disciplined Field Engineering responsibilities with earthwork, excavation, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, and piping, etc. installation experience. #LI-BH1
- Lead in the oversight of all survey operations and overall quality and integrity of the surveying program, assuring that all survey work is performed with the highest regard for the safety of all involved.
- Provide technical direction to the direct-hire survey team and/or sub-contracted survey crews, including verification of survey crews’ control points and work.
- Direct the survey team’s implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs.
- Oversee the survey team’s implementation of the Survey Procedure (SWPP 3201).
- Oversee the training and development of survey personnel and assist in mentorship for career development.
- Provide Construction Survey support to both Field Engineering and Field Supervision.
- Establish and/or verify and maintain the project’s survey control network.
- Responsible for the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according to job specifications and appropriate methods of performing survey activities.
- Oversee the development and management of survey data.
- Oversee the Calibration Baseline checks of survey instruments.
- Oversee the administration of the survey work request program.
- Supervise the preparation of survey CAD drawings, including generation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and volumes computations.
- Perform and/or check survey computations as required in the performance of duties.
- Perform and/or check survey control network least squares adjustment computations as required in the performance of duties.
- Provide Civil project completion documentation including "As-Built" records.
- Oversee the utilization of survey instruments in conjunction with Bechtel survey procedures.
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
- Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to heavy industrial construction surveying field & office activities.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Survey CAD software, including generation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and volumes computations; and drafting of as staked/as-built data.
- General awareness of environmental laws.
- Experience with UAV/Drones.
- Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontractor’s workforce.
- Must be physically capable to participate in project walkdowns, which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in or maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces, and lifting up to 40lbs without assistance.
- Prior Bechtel Survey Mega-Project experience is preferred
- Prior Bechtel Survey Supervisory Experience is preferred.
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