Survey Manager

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. (“Thalle”) is currently seeking a Survey Party Chief. The Party Chief will work closely with and support the operations team and interact with a variety of staff at all levels, while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This position is located out of Austin, Texas.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas.  Thalle has construction projects throughout the South East, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide.  Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us).  The Tully Group is one the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority!  Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more!  Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. 

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Regional Office Location:  Austin, TX

Job Title:  Survey Party Chief 

Salary:  Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Thalle is currently seeking an experienced Surveyor to perform a variety of tasks associated with land surveying. The Surveyor will be responsible for the utilization of project controls and staking using a total station, GPS, and computer software in project assignments. In addition, this position will be responsible for all aspects of project control including, but not limited to, field data collection, topographical surveys, and construction stakeout.

• Provide surveying services, which include construction survey and layout on bridges, highways, foundations, and other related heavy civil projects.


• Assists with survey computations and data collection including construction layout calculations, grade sheet computation, topographical/volume analysis, and project data conversion/transformation.


• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and as-built surveys.


• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.


• Conducting plan research and review.


• Perform fieldwork associated with land surveying.


• Conduct business with 100% integrity and professionalism.


• Project Survey Leadership: Plan, direct, and execute all surveying operations including control networks, site layout, foundation positioning, equipment alignment, and as-built documentation.


• Team Management: Lead and supervise a team of field surveyors; provide training, performance reviews, and ensure safe & accurate work practices.


• Technical Oversight: Ensure high-accuracy surveying using GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, laser scanning, UAV/drone surveys, and BIM integration. Verify data quality and coordinate with project engineers and subcontractors.


• Coordination & Compliance: Work closely with construction managers, civil/structural engineers, and clients to support scheduling and sequencing. Maintain compliance with project specifications, safety standards (e.g., OSHA), and regulatory requirements.


• Quality & Deliverables: Perform quality control checks, resolve discrepancies, and deliver accurate as-built drawings and digital models.
  Risk Management: Identify survey-related risks, implement corrective actions, and manage surveying equipment inventory and maintenance.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with land surveying.


• Field work experience a must.


• Experience must show current proficiency operating a robotic tool station, GPS, and level.


• AutoCAD experience required.


• Knowledge of geological description principles and methods.


• Knowledge of applicable laws, legal codes, and government regulation.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Must be able to work independently.


• Valid Driver’s License required, and candidate must pass be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Report background check.


• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).


• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred.


• 8+ years of progressive surveying experience with 3–5 years in a leadership role on industrial or heavy civil projects.

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards


• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.


• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone