Survey Chief
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Granite Construction scores B on the Alion truth index.
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General Summary
This position is responsible for providing all survey support including managing multiple survey crews on a project in accordance with project contract requirements as well as Granite’s policies, systems and procedures.Essential Job Accountabilities
Manage and coordinate survey crews to ensure projects are surveyed correctly.
Understand, advocate, participate in and full comply with Granite’s and project specific safety procedures & policies.
Purchase, track and maintain survey equipment & supplies to ensure profitable completion of project.
Verify and/or provide project control surveys and monuments.
Provide field survey and layouts in an accurate & timely manner.
Assist Quality Control as required to verify field lay-out and survey data.
Obtain & record as-built survey data as required to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Determine, track and, calculate quantities required for progress billing applications and Forecasts.
Provide technical assistance as required for machine control operations and grade checking personnel.
Prepare, verify and provide 3-D computer models for quantity, survey and machine control applications.
Provide training to project personnel in survey, machine control technology and techniques.
Interface with owner’s representatives both informally and formally as appropriate.
Education
Training in 3D Modeling, Machine Control Systems and GPS survey technology desired
Land Surveyor License preferred.
Work Experience
Minimum of 10 years progressive construction experience in surveying on civil projects
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the project’s contract, specifications, schedule and budget as it relates to survey
Extensive knowledge of surveying and heavy civil construction
Familiarity with GPS systems, machine control systems and late model survey equipment
Proficient in MicroStation, MS Excel, Terramodel, GPS, and 3D modeling software
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demand
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate orally. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Ability to comply with Granite’s Code of Conduct.
Ability to foster teamwork.
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$96,541.00 - $144,813.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.