Chief Field Engineer

SummaryBalfour Beatty is seeking a Chief Field Engineer to join our team in Dallas TX. The Chief Field Engineer is the senior field authority responsible for survey control layout accuracy and the execution of site reality capture technologies. This role expands traditional survey leadership responsibilities to include Drones (UAS) Laser Scanning and 360 Site Capture in support of construction VDC/BIM quality control and project position reports directly to the Project Superintendent and serves as the primary field liaison to VDC and Project Engineering teams for all survey and reality capture Functions Survey Control Establishes verifies and maintains certified project control benchmarks and layout systems. Ensures accuracy of horizontal and vertical control for all project activities. Oversees survey crews layout engineers and instrument operators. Maintains field notes as-built documentation and survey records as permanent project Functions Reality Capture Executes and manages drone (UAS) operations for progress documentation existing conditions capture and site logistics. Oversees terrestrial laser scanning for as-built verification renovation support tolerance validation and coordination. Directs scheduled 360 site capture for progress tracking QA/QC safety documentation and claims support. Establishes and verifies ground control points (GCPs) targets and reference control required for photogrammetry and scan Coordination & Integration Coordinates reality capture and survey data with VDC/BIM teams for model integration and digital twin workflows. Supports creation of as-built records existing conditions models and progress verification exhibits. Verifies subcontractor work using scan-to-model and field comparison Quality & Compliance Operates drones in compliance with FAA Part 107 Remote ID requirements and company SOPs. Enforces jobsite safety policies for survey and reality capture operations. Participates in development and continuous improvement of survey and reality capture best Experience & Knowledge Advanced knowledge of surveying principles layout and construction tolerances. Working knowledge of drone/UAS operations photogrammetry laser scanning and 360 capture platforms. Experience coordinating survey and reality capture workflows with construction and VDC teams. Demonstrated leadership in field operations and technology-enabled construction ConditionsMost work occurs on construction sites. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the companys safety policies and as required for weather AbilitiesSitting 30 - 50% of time on job. Helpful abilities: able to lift 40 pounds or more; push and pull objects weighing 50 pounds or more; able to identify and distinguish between Education Experience and KnowledgeTechnical training or coursework in surveying civil engineering or a related field. 7 years of relevant years of experience in the construction industry may be substituted for formal survey skills and knowledge of the correct and safe usage of surveying instruments including total station and in using surveying software such as TSI SMI and in blueprint reading and understands contract common knowledge of Algebra Ordinary Geometry and Trigonometry and can accurately calculate dimensional data for layout a working knowledge of job site tolerances and checks to organize people tools and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company its values and the employees while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.