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Survey Party Chief
Black & Veatch Family of CompaniesGeorgia, United States • Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Posted January 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Black & Veatch is a 100 percent ESOP-owned company that values diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals.
Job Description
We are seeking a Survey Party Chief with at least 15 years of experience and 5 years managerial experience to lead survey activities on a project site in Carrollton, GA. The ideal candidate will have experience in conventional power sites and be proficient in advanced tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Revit.
Requirements
- Leadership & Management: Direct, coordinate, and supervise all survey activities on the project site.
- Technical Surveying: Establish and maintain project-wide control networks (horizontal & vertical).
- CAD & Data Management: Process field data and generate accurate CAD drawings and models for construction and engineering use.
- Planning & Coordination: Develop survey execution plans, staffing schedules, and equipment deployment strategies.
- Quality, Safety & Compliance: Conduct regular quality checks and audits on survey work.
- Professional License: Licensed Professional Surveyor (PLS/RLS) or equivalent state licensure.
- Advanced CAD/BIM Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit, or BIM integration for survey data management.
- Technology Experience: UAV/drone survey workflows (photogrammetry or LiDAR), Machine control systems (Trimble Earthworks, Topcon, etc.).
- Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Trimble Business Center (TBC), Cad civil3d, or equivalent processing software.
- Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate with engineering, construction management, and subcontractors to resolve field issues quickly.
- Documentation & Deliverables: Proven record of producing high-quality survey deliverables (control reports, as-builts, volume calcs, monitoring reports, etc.).
- Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with survey equipment, control networks, and CAD data integration.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Sick time
- Dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401k plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-taxed accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- The B&V Credit Union
- Performance-based bonus program