Senior Field Staff Manager

About Us

HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate services in extremely time-sensitive, multilayered environments. That "industry-recognized" performance has propelled our expansion and the ability to provide engineering services in all 50 states.

With 25 offices nationwide, including concentrations in the Midwest and on the Coasts, HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers, to rural greenfields, to limited access rights-of-way.

In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people. Quanta’s focus on the utility industry and HBK’s focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

HBK Engineering is seeking a Senior Field Staff Manager, to lead surveying operations on fast-paced, design-build datacenter projects. This role is ideal for a high-performing survey professional who excels in field leadership, construction calculations, and quality-driven execution.

As a Senior Field Staff Manager, you will oversee multiple survey crews and CAD technicians, ensuring precise layout, as-built documentation, and seamless coordination with construction and engineering teams. You will be the on-site authority for survey control, field verification, and digital workflows that support complex civil construction.
Work Location Arizona

• Manage all land surveying activities for heavy civil construction on active datacenter projects
• Lead, schedule, and mentor multiple field survey crews and construction CAD technicians
• Perform and oversee construction layout, staking, and as-built documentation with a high degree of precision
• Execute and review construction calculations, coordinate geometry, and cross-check plans for accuracy and constructability
• Interpret civil, structural, and utility plans and communicate requirements clearly to field teams
• Maintain survey control networks, verify field conditions, and ensure alignment with design intent
• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors in a fast-moving design-build environment
• Ensure that quality control processes for survey deliverables and field data are being adhered to.
• Utilize Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, and Microsoft tools to manage data, calculations, and reporting
• Adapt quickly to design changes, field adjustments, and evolving project requirements

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office
• Deep experience with construction staking, layout, and as-built surveys for heavy civil projects
• Demonstrated ability to perform and verify construction calculations, coordinate geometry, and plan interpretation
• Proven leadership experience managing multiple survey crews and CAD support staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, design-build environment with frequent changes
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to quality and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or ability to pursue licensure
• Experience supporting datacenter construction
• Familiarity with high-precision layout, machine control workflows, or advanced survey technologies

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and employer paid life insurance. In addition, all full-time roles are also eligible for 401(k) retirement…