Survey Party Chief Assistant

About the Role The Survey Party Chief Assistant supports field surveying for Ferrovial's Webber heavy civil and roadway projects, assisting the Survey Party Chief in managing field surveying activities across multiple job locations. This role requires hands-on operation of survey instruments, data collection, and collaboration with construction teams to ensure accurate layout and control. What You'll Do

• Complete tasks utilizing survey instruments and equipment per the direction of the Survey Party Chief.
• Set up, operate, and maintain survey instruments, including total stations, GPS (RTK), levels, and data collectors (e.g., Trimble).
• Assist in performing surveying activities such as: Construction layout (stakeout); Topographic surveys; As-built surveys; Boundary and right-of-way surveys.
• Collect, record, and verify survey data accurately; assist with data quality checks.
• Perform basic field calculations and support project execution through accurate layout and control.
• Stake and mark points for construction activities and site control.
• Maintain and properly care for survey instruments and equipment; report damages or malfunctions.
• Load/unload equipment and prepare for daily field work.
• Dig, spread, and level dirt, sand, and gravel using hand tools.
• Lift, carry, and manually transport construction materials, tools, and supplies.
• Clean tools, equipment, materials, and the work area.
• Mix and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials using hand tools.
• Join, wrap, and seal sections of pipe.
• Perform a variety of routine non-machine tasks such as removing forms, filling excavations, placing pipe sections in trench, and assembling sections of pipe.
• Perform a variety of machine tasks such as tamping soil, jack hammering, and assisting in the fusing of pipe.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• When not performing the above essential duties and responsibilities, may assist in other operations as designated by the supervisor.
• Other unlisted duties will be assigned. What We're Looking For
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3+ years of experience in land surveying, construction surveying, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience operating survey instruments and equipment, including Total Station, GPS, and levels.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures; report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable OSHA guidelines.
• OSHA certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• (if applicable) Preferred: Experience with DOT/roadway construction projects; familiarity with RTK/VRS workflows; heavy civil construction environment experience. Nice to Have
• DOT/roadway construction experience; RTK/VRS workflows familiarity; heavy civil construction environment experience. Compensation & Benefits
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: comprehensive benefits package.
• Productivity tools: access to tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity and efficiency.