Chief Surveyor

Fluor is seeking candidates for the I-35 Northeast Expansion (NEX) South project in San Antonio, TX. Fluor’s scope includes the design and construction of approximately four miles of elevated lanes, three in each direction, and associated interchanges at either end of the project. The I-35 NEX South Project will add additional capacity to one of the most congested corridors in the state, which handles more than 140,000 vehicles per day. This role requires a working knowledge and background of assigned work, while gaining the ability to appreciate and resolve complex situations with assistance, as necessary, and see actions as a series of steps. This position requires the ability to coordinate and direct construction craftsmen in numerous crafts and/or to manage contractors/subcontractors for the same within the assigned area of responsibility. • Assure that all requirements and expectations of the Fluor Operating System Requirements (OSR), appropriate Operating System Implementation Plan (OSIP), and strict adherence to other business line requirements • Execute field survey activities in conformance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards • Control project schedule and cost through the efficient use of all construction resources including manpower, materials, tools, and equipment • Monitor productivity and cost and implement appropriate action to maintain maximum labor productivity and cost-effectiveness • Play an active role in the development of the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed • Typically direct and responsible for all staff assigned to the project(s) through direct reports typically consisting of managers and supervisors heading up the various functions (i.e., Safety Manager, Quality Manager, Construction Manager/Superintendents, Site Services Manager, Engineering Manager, Contracts Manager, and others as appropriate for the project(s)) • Typically serve as lead person to coordinate all activities and communication within the site/project areas as well as between those areas and other offices and locations • Coordinate and implement indirect activities, internal and external, required to support a productive project execution; including functional staff support, support craft activities, and any other resource necessary to assure a safe and quality project execution • Generally responsible to assure all work undertaken is within approved scope boundaries and is in full compliance with all pertinent requirements • Responsibility typically includes serving as the single point of accountability to senior management, the client, and the community • Utilizes methods and techniques consistent with good surveying practices resulting in an accuracy level that meets or exceeds the accuracy specified in the design documents • Establishes and manages project primary and secondary control network, and is responsible for periodic resection and verification • Provides the proper care, maintenance, checking, adjusting, and repair of surveying instruments and equipment • Prepares and maintains complete and accurate field survey notes, including numerical calculations and clear, neat sketches to provide a record of the survey party’s activities • Provides measurements and data to support the preparation of design and as-built drawings • Familiar with surface scanning techniques, scan data management, and surface creation. • Establishes quantities for progress and cost reports and for the verification of payments to contractors • Establishes and maintains a staff of qualified personnel as required to meet the projects surveying requirements • Establishes an organized method of file transfer between the office and field. • Coordinates and schedules survey activities with construction supervision • Remains knowledgeable of safety policies and procedures and performs assigned duties in a safe manner and, while supervising others, has responsibility for their safety and ensures that they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits • Supervises and manages a field engineering organization consisting of multiple survey parties and office staff, which provide the accurate location and layout of the work within the lines, grades, and elevations indicated on the design drawings • Determines the composition of field survey parties and the required equipment, methods, techniques, and procedures to be utilized by field engineering crews • Other duties as assigned• A combination of education and directly related surveyor experience equal to twelve (12) years; Highway/bridge/road surveyor experience, including (5) years as a manager of multiple surveying crews. • Previous survey experience • Experience working on an infrastructure highway project• 25 years construction experience preferred • 18 years field construction experience• Experienced with the execution of Design-Build projects. • Experienced with surveying methods and equipment used to construct highway structures, roadways, and drainage systems. • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner • Proven ability promoting outstanding customer service and client relations • Excellent skills in interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, communication, and leadership; possess strong presentation ability to address senior management, client management, and total project personnel with command • Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet, and electronic presentation