Senior Surveyor/Survey Crew Chief - Heavy Civil Construction

Peservicesmn; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 53,726 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/RX coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary options

Job summary

Peservicesmn is seeking a Senior Surveyor to play a pivotal role in supporting heavy civil construction projects in Eagan, Minnesota. This role requires 5+ years of progressive surveying experience, with an emphasis on leading teams and ensuring the accuracy of surveying activities for roads, bridges, and utilities. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $39-45, as well as comprehensive benefits including 100% coverage for employee health, dental, and vision premiums. Join us to contribute to our culture of growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in surveying within heavy civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction surveying principles and methods.
• Experience leading field crews with demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveying activities for heavy civil projects like roads and bridges.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate survey activities with construction teams and project managers.

Skills

Construction surveying principles

Leadership skills

Proficiency with GPS and robotic total stations

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

GPS

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

Industry-standard software

Job description

PE Services is growing and we would love for you to be a part of it!

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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

The hourly rate for this role will be $39‑45 depending on experience.

PE Services offers a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our comprehensive benefits include medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, and a variety of voluntary options. Employee health, dental, and vision premiums are covered at 100% if you choose to enroll. For employees who elect family coverage, PE Services pays at least 80% of dependent monthly premiums.

We believe our people are our greatest asset and foster a culture of continuous growth, professional development, inclusion, and collaboration—bringing professionalism and excellence to every project we deliver.