Sr. Surveyor/Crew Chief

Kiewit•Hutchinson, KS

2d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Kiewit is hiring experienced senior surveyors and survey crew chiefs to lead field survey operations on heavy civil infrastructure and power, water, and wastewater projects across the United States. The roles support projects ranging from $50 million to $1 billion and require accurate, efficient survey and control work within tight tolerances. Survey leaders help establish safe and reliable methods, maintain quality, and collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure field work aligns with project requirements. Employees travel to project sites in the regions Kiewit supports, which may include Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Minnesota. Occasional visits to the district office in Lone Tree, Colorado, are required for training and meetings. Kiewit provides per diem, pays for trips home, and covers expenses to get to project sites. The next project assignment is provided before the current project ends. Initial assignments may be in Denver, Kansas, or Minnesota. The Central District performs heavy civil and transportation work, including highways, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams, and tunnels. Kiewit describes itself as an employee-owned company offering career stability, a diverse portfolio of EPC projects, and opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure projects.

Requirements

At least 7 years of field construction survey experience, including dimensional control, industrial measurements, and field surveys.
For Crew Chiefs, at least 3 years of experience leading crews and training or mentoring surveyors in construction survey equipment, standards, and practices.
Proficiency with Trimble Access and Trimble Business Center.
Proficiency with survey equipment such as GPS, total stations, and LiDAR, and with data-collection tools such as drones.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts to calculations involving area, volume, circumference, proportion, and percentage.
Ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and manage team performance; self-starter able to set standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, self-awareness, ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, and effective problem-solving skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally and to project sites as needed.
Comfort working outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions.
Physical ability to lift equipment and perform manual tasks.
Strong work ethic and commitment to safety and completing work correctly the first time.
Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work productively, meet deadlines, and communicate professionally with supervisors, employees, and others.
Ability to work safely and effectively, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and organize and complete work within deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with heavy civil highway or bridge construction, power plants, water projects, or tunneling.
Crew Chief experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

Perform surveying operations for assigned construction projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to project specifications.
Develop and implement surveying plans, methodologies, and best practices to optimize field data collection and layout.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop survey plans and schedules.
Lead and guide surveyors and field personnel when serving as a qualified and experienced Survey Crew Chief.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to align design intent with field execution.
Use surveying technology, including Trimble Business Center, GPS, total stations, LiDAR, and drones, to capture and analyze data.
Conduct quality-control checks to verify survey accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements.
Prepare and maintain survey reports, logs, and project documentation.
Ensure survey activities comply with applicable regulations, company policies, safety standards, and requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve survey-related challenges on-site, adapting to changing project conditions.
Use Trimble Business Center or related construction-survey software such as Leica or Topcon.
For Crew Chiefs, use CAD software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation for calculations and entering elevations from plans and drawings.
Communicate with superintendents, field crews, engineers, project managers, and clients about scope, schedule, and deliverables.
Work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

Per diem for project-site assignments.
Trips home are paid for during long-duration assignments.
Expenses to get to the project site are covered.
Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
Life insurance and disability plans.
Retirement plans with matching.
Generous paid time off.
Flexible work options.
Growth opportunities.