Survey Party Chiefs and Survey Managers - Central US Locations

Kiewit • St. Louis, SD

20d • $90,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Kiewit is hiring senior survey leaders to lead field survey operations for heavy civil infrastructure, including highway and bridge work, as well as power, water, and wastewater projects across the United States. The roles support self-perform construction on projects ranging from $50 million to $1 billion, helping establish and maintain safe, accurate, and efficient surveying and control methods. Survey leaders work to tight tolerances and coordinate closely with engineering and construction teams to support precise, efficient project execution.

The Central District operates across the central and south-central United States. Survey assignments may be in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Minnesota. The position requires travel to project sites and occasional visits to the district office in Lone Tree, Colorado, for training and meetings. The initial project assignment is in Lyon County, Minnesota, near Marshall. Per diem, travel to project sites, and trips home for long assignments are covered.

The role oversees project surveying, develops survey plans and methods, leads and mentors survey crews, manages data and documentation, and ensures accuracy, quality, and regulatory and safety compliance. The Survey Manager role additionally requires prior construction survey management experience and advanced CAD and GIS capabilities. Kiewit describes itself as an employee-owned company and offers eligible full-time employees health, dental, vision, wellness, employee assistance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of field construction surveying experience, including leadership of survey crews, dimensional control, industrial measurements, and field surveys.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally and to project sites as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions.
• Physical ability to lift equipment and perform manual tasks.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally, follow oral and written instructions, work safely, and meet deadlines.
• For Survey Manager candidates: prior experience as a Survey Manager in construction surveying, advanced experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation, and experience with GIS platforms.
• For Survey Manager candidates: proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification; Kiewit states it assists employees pursuing certification.
• Experience with heavy civil highway and bridge construction, power plants, water projects, or tunneling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveying operations on assigned construction projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and implement surveying plans, methodologies, and best practices for field data collection and layout.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop survey plans and schedules.
• Lead surveyors and field personnel, providing training, mentorship, and technical guidance.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to align design intent with field execution.
• Use surveying technologies, including GPS, total stations, LiDAR, and drones, to capture and analyze data.
• Conduct quality-control checks to verify survey accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage survey data processing and integration with project management and BIM software.
• Prepare and maintain survey reports, logs, and project documentation.
• Ensure surveying activities comply with applicable regulations, company policies, standards, and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve survey-related challenges on site as project conditions change.
• Use Trimble Business Center and CAD software for calculations and working with elevations, 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

• Medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Per diem for project-site assignments.
• Payment for trips home during long assignments and covered expenses for travel to project sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed