Survey Manager

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas.

RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!

Job Summary:

Provide support as required to the construction team. 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, model, 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 situation and configurations. Multi-Disciplined Field Engineering responsibilities with earthwork, excavation, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, and piping, etc. installation experience.#LI-TH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides support of all the duties and responsibilities of the Project Survey Manager (PSM) 
• Leads 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
• Provides technical direction to the direct-hire survey team and/or sub-contracted survey crews, including verification of survey crews’ control points and work
• Assist with 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)
• 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

Other Responsibilities:

• 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
• Provide Civil project completion documentation including "As-Built" records
• Oversee the utilization of survey instruments in adherence with Bechtel survey procedures
• Supports the creation and implementation of the project survey plan
• Supports the creation and implementation of the survey training program
• Supports the implementation of project’s UAV/Drone program
• Supports the implementation of project’s Laser Scanning program
• Supports the implementation of project’s Metrology program
• Provides direction and support to the Area Lead Surveyors and Office Surveyors and may perform their duties during their absence

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Engineering/Technical degree and 9 years’ experience in heavy construction/industrial surveying, involving a mix of field and office duties with modern instruments, software, and technology; with at least 5 years’ supervisorial experience or 15 years’ experience (in lieu of a degree), with at least 5 years’ supervisorial 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 Bechtel’s “Zero Incidents” safety program. Must have a strong drive toward Safety, both on and off the job, a commitment to seeing everyone go home each day as well and healthy as they came to work that day
• Knowledge of Bechtel quality standards. Must have a solid record of successful project completion with little to zero rework
• Prior Bechtel Survey Mega-Project experience
• Working knowledge of Bechtel construction procedures
• Knowledge of heavy industrial construction survey principles
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to heavy industrial construction surveying field & office activities
• Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, able to formulate a working relationship with survey team members, other departments, and contractors, and survey functional management
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Advanced knowledge of data downloading.
• Intermediate level use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with 3D Laser Scanning hardware and software
• 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 managing technical services subcontracts, working with, supervising, and administering subcontractor’s workforce
• Must have experience managing teams working on multiple work fronts; experience working under time constraints, and must be adaptable to changing conditions
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education
• 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 small and/or confined spaces, and lifting up to 40lbs without assistance.
•  This project may have multiple work schedules that are subject to change and may require employees to work overtime, weekends and/or night shift when a business need arises
• Awareness of government compliance standards
• Experience with UAV/Drones
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to Metrology field & office activities

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.