Senior Design Survey Manager - LiDAR & Field Ops

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

Job description

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.