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Survey Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

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 ...

Under the guidance of the Survey Team Leader, this role involves performing field survey work, ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with industry standards and company procedures. The ...

Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry ... The Survey Crew Chief is a technical position within the survey and geomatics discipline ...

Other Job Requirements Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, able to formulate a working relationship with survey team members, other departments, contractors and engineers ...

Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry ... The Survey Crew Chief is a technical position within the survey and geomatics discipline ...

Support the survey team's implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs. * Assist the PC with the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according ...

Survey Manager

Riverside, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Team Leadership : Coordinate workload and assignments daily with the office survey team. Schedule priorities of all office staff and communicate status & updates with clients. * Project Management:

Support the survey team's implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs. * Assist the PC with the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according ...

Other Job Requirements • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, able to formulate a working relationship with survey team members, other departments, contractors and engineers ...

Under the guidance of the Survey Team Leader, this role involves performing field survey work, ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with industry standards and company procedures. The ...

As part of this work, the M&T team is responsible for delivering the engineering, procurement, and ... The CST reports directly to the Survey Engineer/Party Chief (PC). The CST interprets design ...

As part of this work, the M&T team is responsible for delivering the engineering, procurement, and ... The CST reports directly to the Survey Engineer/Party Chief (PC). The CST interprets design ...

Overview Survey Party chief Reports directly to Survey Team Leader and receives project assignments and directions from various Survey Project Managers. Responsible for completion of various field ...

Overview Survey Party chief Reports directly to Survey Team Leader and receives project assignments and directions from various Survey Project Managers. Responsible for completion of various field ...

Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry ... The Survey Crew Chief is a technical position within the survey and geomatics discipline ...

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How much do survey team jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for survey team in the United States is $31.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a survey team?

A Survey Team is a group of professionals who collect, analyze, and interpret data about land, structures, or populations to support decision-making in various fields. They often use specialized equipment and techniques to measure land boundaries, elevations, or gather opinions through questionnaires. Survey teams are essential in construction, urban planning, environmental studies, and market research, ensuring accurate information is available for planning and development. Their work helps prevent disputes, supports legal documentation, and informs policy or business strategies.

How does the survey team typically collaborate with other departments during a project?

Survey Teams frequently work closely with engineering, construction, and planning departments to ensure accurate data collection and smooth project execution. They provide essential measurements and site information that guide design and decision-making processes. Effective communication and regular coordination meetings are common to address project requirements, resolve discrepancies, and maintain project timelines. This collaborative environment helps ensure that all stakeholders have reliable information for their respective tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a survey team member, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Survey Team member, you need a solid understanding of surveying principles, attention to detail, and often a degree or certification in surveying, geomatics, or a related field. Familiarity with technical tools such as total stations, GPS equipment, and CAD software is typically required. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills help ensure accurate data collection and efficient collaboration on site. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing precise survey results that inform construction, engineering, and land development projects.
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Infographic showing various Survey Team job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,602 per year, or $31.1 per hour.

Survey Manager

GeoWorld

Houston, TX • On-site

$150 - $200/hr

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Posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Supervise and oversee all survey operations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

  • Provide technical direction and support to survey teams, including control point verification and survey data management.

  • Establish, verify, and maintain the project's survey control network and prepare survey CAD drawings.


Job description

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets.M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Job Summary:

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

Major Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • Oversee the utilization of survey instruments in conjunction with Bechtel survey procedures.
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires 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 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.

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