Construction Survey Engineer

Position Overview

Manage all survey teams and develop digital terrain models for multiple projects in all disciplines of construction including earthworks, highway and bridge construction. Perform /oversee the creation of digital terrain models and survey calculations that allows for the accurate execution of projects.

Has advanced knowledge and ability to coach/guide others in:

Construction Technology Tools: Identifies and uses the correct technology, equipment, and tools necessary to complete the job, including machine guidance and UAV photogrammetry.

3D Cad software: Trimble Business Center, MicroStation/ InRoads, C3D, Propeller Aero

Has demonstrated proficiency in:

Building Digital Terrain Models for use with Automated Machine Controls and construction survey. Ensuring accuracy of Models with project plans.

Plans and Specifications: Reads and interprets construction plans and the technical specifications to aid in constructability review. Ensures submittals are approved prior to proceeding with work.

Project Cost Management: Monitors, tracks, and forecasts self-perform and subcontractor project costs and quantities, including labor, equipment, and materials to ensure projects are successful and profitable.

Labor Relations: Application of labor standards and rules to the Work on projects to improve job site harmony and labor productivity.

Quality Management: Establishes processes to meet quality standards. Monitors work practices to identify concerns or issues that do not meet these quality standards. Follows contract provisions for necessary corrective action.

Has a basic understanding of:

Risk and Opportunity Management: Identifies potential risks related to operations, contracts, or project execution. Develops mitigation plans and strategies to control the impact of negative situations or to maximize opportunities throughout the life cycle of a project.

Change Order Management: Follows financial implications of contracts and agreements to protect the company’s interests and rights. Identifies compensable changes and follows the contract provisions to timely resolution.

Safety: Ensures the safe execution of all work activities and ensures adherence to our safety regulations to protect all individuals. Verifies and coordinates work activities to comply with Skanska EHS program and corrects unsafe activities, actions and conditions.

Subcontractor Oversight: Monitors, inspects and ensures subcontractors are performing the work safely, are adhering to schedule, and are producing quality work in line with subcontractor agreements and our client contract obligations.

Design Management: Manages design development process and interfaces between design and construction to ensure and issue determinations on the constructability of deliverables

Position Details

Duties And Responsibilities

Organizational Impact:

Works to achieve operational targets with significant impact on departmental results.

Works independently under limited supervision.

May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.

Innovation and Complexity:

Responsible for making improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area.

Problems and issues faced typically impact multiple departments or specialties and require detailed information gathering, drawing from prior experience, analysis and investigation to understand and solve

Communication and Influence:

Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function as well as with parties external to the organization (eg, customers, vendors, etc.)

Influences parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices.

Leadership and Talent Management:

May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.

May manage projects, requiring responsibility for delegation of work and review of others' work product.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s Degree – Civil Engineering/Construction Management or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.

Requires advance knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

May have practical knowledge of project management.

About Skanska

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