Survey Foreman

Job Summary

Lead construction survey operations and a field crew in Farmington, New Mexico, supporting accurate layout and timely project execution.

Project Details

The initial assignment is in Farmington, with subsequent work at nationally based project locations. Survey activities support heavy civil and industrial construction, including earthwork, utilities, structures, and roadways.

Responsibilities

• Direct construction staking, grade checks, control establishment, and as-built surveys.
• Operate GPS/GNSS, total stations, data collectors, and machine-control systems; manage survey data and documentation.
• Check layout quality against project requirements and communicate field discrepancies to project teams.
• Plan survey priorities with project leaders, coordinate field needs, and report progress and resource requirements.
• Interpret plans and specifications, resolve layout questions, and supervise and develop survey crew members.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; a related technical or associate degree is preferred.
• At least five years of construction surveying experience, including two years in a lead or foreman role.
• Experience with construction layout on heavy civil, earthwork, structures, or roadway projects.
• Knowledge of survey principles, coordinate geometry, construction drawings, digital models, and GPS grading technology.
• Proficiency with survey instruments and software such as Trimble, Topcon, Leica, TBC, Carlson, or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety practices; OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.

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