Senior Surveyor - Heavy Civil Construction

Professional Engineering Services•Eagan, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Surveyor plays a critical role in supporting and advancing heavy civil construction projects by delivering accurate surveying services while leading, developing, and scaling the survey function to meet organizational goals. This role combines technical excellence, field leadership, and strategic thinking, with responsibility for building high-performing teams, standardizing practices, and supporting growth across projects and regions. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of progressive surveying experience in heavy civil construction, a strong understanding of construction operations, and a demonstrated ability to mentor survey staff, grow teams, and align survey services with project and business objectives.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in surveying within heavy civil construction or comparable infrastructure environments
Strong knowledge of construction surveying principles, methods, and equipment
Experience leading field crews or teams, with demonstrated leadership skills
Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and industry-standard software
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and control networks
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure or progression toward licensure
Experience helping shape the growth, structure, and strategic direction of a survey department within a growing organization

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee surveying activities for heavy civil projects, including roads, bridges, utilities, earthwork, and structures
Ensure accuracy and compliance with contract documents, project specifications, and regulatory requirements
Review and interpret plans, specifications, and control data to support construction layout and verification
Coordinate survey activities with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors, and project managers
Utilize best practices for data collection, processing, quality control, and as-built documentation
Foster a safety-focused, collaborative, and high-performance team culture
Follow safety standards and ensure survey activities comply with company and regulatory safety requirements
Conduct quality reviews to ensure survey data meets accuracy and documentation standards
Support audits, inspections, and issue resolution related to construction surveying.