Design Survey Manager - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers in Lone Tree, CO seeks a Design Survey Manager to lead the design survey team and coordinate survey vendors during the design phase. This SME position requires extensive surveying knowledge across LiDAR, drone, and traditional methods to support the Engineering Design Team and meet project schedules with high quality standards.

The role demands 10+ years in design and construction survey, PLS/LSIT certification, and strong experience with industry software.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor License (PLS, PS, LS, PSM, RLS) or LSIT certification in any state preferred
• 10+ years combined experience: Design Survey and Construction Survey
• 5+ years LiDAR exposure (Terrestrial, Mobile, Aerial)
• Travel up to 50% of the time
• Strong knowledge of State Plane coordinate systems (grid vs. ground)
• Survey background in both office and field operations
• Experience with Trimble Business Center, Bentley Microstation (InRoads/OpenRoads Designer) or Autodesk Civil 3D at an intermediate level
• Thorough understanding of drone surveying applications (Part 107 license a plus)
• Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-starter with ability to set standards of leadership, safety, quality, and productivity
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving/analytical skills
• Excellent communication is a must
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and in a team
• Able to carry up to 50lb
• Located in or willing to relocate to Denver, CO

Responsibilities

• Review client RFP documents to identify survey needs and design requirements
• Prepare packets for third-party survey vendors with clear deliverables and deadlines
• Evaluate proposals and recommend vendor selections based on skill, cost, availability, and licensing
• Coordinate Master Service Agreements and Task Orders with the corporate group
• Serve as onsite liaison to third-party vendors and ensure safety procedures are followed
• Coordinate with KIE’s Existing Conditions Team and vendor relationships
• Verify data quality and timely delivery following QC procedures
• Manage design survey requests with vendors to meet schedule and expectations

Skills

PLS license

LiDAR experience

State Plane coords

Office/field survey

Drone surveying

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Denver relocation

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads

Autodesk Civil 3D

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Design Survey Manager - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location: Lone Tree, CO, US

Requisition ID:178747

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department:Surveying

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is looking for a Survey Manager to join our Design Survey Team. This job position will help Kiewit’s Design Build group by coordinating and managing KIE’s survey vendors during the design phase. The candidate will have sufficient experience to support this Subject Matter Expert (SME) position and be familiar with current surveying and mapping best practices regarding survey collection utilizing traditional surveying methods as well as LiDAR and other technologies. The Design Survey Team is responsible for survey & mapping data acquisition used by the Engineering Design Team within KIE. Our services ensure the design survey collection meets the design schedule and follows Kiewit’s quality standards.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceeds client expectations and furthers Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This position is based in our Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities

• Review client Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to identify the estimating and design survey needs.
• Prepare RFP packets for third-party survey vendors ensuring all necessary deliverables and deadlines are clearly communicated.
• Evaluate responses to proposals and prepare recommendations to the project team based on project needs including skill level, cost, availability, and licensing.
• Work with our corporate business group to create Master Service Agreements and Task Orders for the required work.
• Be the onsite representative to the third-party vendor as they perform their work to ensure they are operating in accordance with Kiewit’s Safety procedures.
• Act as a liaison between third-party vendor and KIE’s Existing Conditions Team.
• Ensure the Quality Control procedures are followed to verify the data is delivered accurately and on-time.
• Review and coordinate all design survey requests with the selected vendor to meet the design schedule and expectations.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor License (PLS, PS, LS, PSM, RLS) or LSIT certification in any state preferred
• 10+ years combined experience: Design Survey and Construction Survey.
• 5+ years Lidar exposure (Terrestrial, Mobile, Aerial), collection background.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.
• Strong knowledge of State Plane coordinate systems (grid vs. ground).
• Survey background in both office and field operations.
• Experience with one or more of the following surveying/design software at an intermediate level such as Trimble Business Center, Bentley Microstation (InRoads/OpenRoads Designer) or Autodesk Civil 3D is required.
• Thorough understanding of drone surveying applications is required (Part 107 license is a plus).
• Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Strong attention to details and problem solving/analytical skills.
• Excellent communication is a must.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team.
• Able to carry up to 50lb.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Denver, CO.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation:$126,000/yr-$150,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:09/18/2026 -12/05/2026

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.