Deputy Survey Manager - Cooma, NSW, Australia

Purpose of the Role:

The Deputy Survey Manager will report to the Survey Manager and will assist with all survey functions on the Snowy 2.0 project. As the project changes phase from design to construction support and into As-built the deputy survey manager will be responsible to cascade digital information from survey teams outwards and assist in completing the as-built process of the survey information handover. They are critical in construction support, using digital information and in-depth surveying knowledge to create and validate pre-defined digital processes to better inform other teams.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualifications or related discipline such as, advanced diploma or higher in surveying and spatial sciences.
• Representation of further study, not limited to subject specific but familiar subjects include civil engineering, construction management, project management digital engineering or short courses.
• White Card

Experience:

• Preferred 5 + years’ experience in a similar role on major infrastructure projects of similar size and complexity
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works
• Demonstrated high level experience in surveying software’s including but not limited to: AutoDesk, 12D model, Leica Infinity, Mircrosurvey Starnet.

Required Competencies:

• In depth understanding of survey principles
• Good understanding of Australian and International Standards relating to surveying and digital information.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong teaching and coaching skills
• Ability to lead a team and develop skills
• Ability to collaborate across technical functions, site construction engineers and external stakeholders Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Able to work independently or as an active member of a team
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent safety awareness with good housekeeping habits.
• Ability to carry out work instructions and directives to provide satisfactory outcomes.
• Ability to work within a team environment to achieve desired results

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Broadly responsible to care for the staff of team and ensure their administrative needs are met.
• Lead on specialised tasks in the survey team guiding and advising on the best way to achieve the projects goals.
• Ensuring the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations;
• Provide survey services to ensure the accurate location and layout of work within the lines, grades and elevations indicated in the design drawings;
• Provide survey activities to meet project work schedules;
• Work in conjunction with the tunnelling and construction teams.
• Ensures Survey deliverables set by the Survey Manager are met in the required timeframes
• Ensures compliance with Survey aspects of the Contract
• Ensures compliance with government requirements
• Ensures weekly & monthly reporting.
• Utilise methods and techniques consistent with good surveying practices resulting in an accuracy level that meets or exceeds the accuracy specified in the design
• Data management and conformity
• Preventative maintenance of the systems employee
• Provide survey activities to meet project work schedules.
• Ensure the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations.
• Work in conjunction with the tunnelling and construction teams