Sr. Surveyor/Crew Chief

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Per diem support

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking Sr. Surveyors and Survey Crew Chiefs to lead field survey operations on heavy civil infrastructure projects nationwide. Roles require strong technical surveying expertise, team leadership, and the ability to travel with per diem stipends.

Base compensation ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 annually, with per diem and relocation support. Initial projects may be in Denver, Kansas or Minnesota, with travel across CO, MT, WY and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of field construction survey experience; Crew chiefs require 3+ years leading crews and mentoring surveyors.
• Proficiency with Trimble Access/Business Center is required.
• Proficiency with survey equipment (GPS, total stations, LiDAR) and data tools (drones).
• Must apply algebra and geometry for calculations (area, volume, etc.).
• Dynamic leader with ability to motivate and manage teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to engage with stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally.
• Outdoor fieldwork in varied terrain and weather; willingness to travel to projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveying operations for construction projects with accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and implement surveying plans and schedules; coordinate with PMs and engineers.
• Lead survey teams as a Crew Chief when qualified.
• Coordinate with design and field teams to ensure alignment with intent.
• Use Trimble, GPS, total stations, LiDAR, and drones to gather data.
• Prepare survey reports and maintain documentation for records.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and company policy.
• Troubleshoot survey challenges and adapt to changing conditions.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Safety focus

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MicroStation

Leica/Topcon hardware

GPS/Total Stations/LiDAR

Job description

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Central District

Department:Surveying

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is a highly regarded General Contractor executing self-performed projects all over the US. We have a large backlog of work and are seeking highly skilled and motivated Sr. Surveyors and Survey Crew Chiefs to add to our team in 2026, to lead field survey operations for heavy civil infrastructure (highway/bridge), and.or power/Water/Wastewater projects around the US in the states listed below. You will play an integral role in leading survey teams on projects that range from $50M to $1Billion, working within tight tolerances and ensuring accuracy in the field. Our Survey leaders are essential to our self-perform construction and play an integral role in establishing and maintaining methods for a safe, accurate and efficient survey and control on our projects. These roles requires strong technical expertise in surveying for construction, attending to tollerances and quality, team leadership, and excellent communication skills to collaborate wih engineering and construction teams to ensure precision and efficiency in all surveying activities. For us, you will go where the work is, and will be working for the duration of the project, on per diem, and we pay for trips home.

If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on large projects, look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure construction demands across the country. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! We are the best at what we do. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

District Overview

Kiewit's Central District operates in the central and south-central regions of the United States. We build heavy civil and transportation projects, including highways, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams and tunnels. With one of the largest equipment fleets in the region, we can mobilize to any location as a full-service construction team capable of self-performing mass grading, drainage, bridge construction, aggregate production, paving, rail and utility construction.

Location

Our Survey Teams go where the work is! As a Sr. Surveyor or Crew Chief, you could be assigned to projects across the regions we support, which could include assignments to any of these states: CO, MT, WY, NM, ND, SD, NE, KS, MO, IA, TN, KY and MN. In this role, you must be willing to travel to project sites as needed and visit our district office in Lone Tree Colorado occasionally for training and meetings. When assigned to a project site, we provide per diem and pay for trips home and cover expenses to get to the site. Before your project ends, we will provide your next project assignment. Initial projects may be in Denver, Kansas or Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveying operations for the construction of assigned 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.
• If qualified and experienced as a Survey Crew chief, will lead and guide a team of surveyors and field personnel.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure alignment between design intent and field execution.
• Skilled in the utilization of advanced 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 detailed survey reports, logs, and documentation for project records.
• Ensure all survey activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in all surveying activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve survey-related challenges on-site, adapting to changing project conditions.
• Skilled with Trimble Business Center or related software (LEICA, TOPCON) in construction survey.
• Crew Chiefs will use CAD (AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or Microstation) for calculations, key in elevations from a plan and drawings.
• Communicate effectively with superintendents, field crews, engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of field construction survey experience, peforming dimentional control, industrial measurements, conducting field surveys. Prefer experience with heavy civil highway, bridge construction, power plants, water, tunneling. For Crew chiefs, must have at least 3 years experience leading crews, and training/mentoring surveyors in construction survey equipment and standards/practices.
• Proficiency with Trimble Access/Business Center is required.
• Proficiency with Survey equipment, such as GPS, total stations, and LiDAR, and data collection tools (drones).
• Must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to perform calculations (area, volume, circumference, proportion, percentage)
• Dynamic thinker with the desire to lead, motivate, mentor and manage performance of your teams. Must be a self-starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in safety, quality and productivity
• Excellent written/verbal skills; Strong self-awareness, Able to engage with stakeholders at all levels, and solve problems effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally
• Accustomed to Outdoor fieldwork in varied terrain and weather conditions
• Willing to travel as necessary to projects. We provide per diem and trips home, when long durations.
• Physical ability to lift equipment and perform manual tasks; Strong work ethic, and Committed to safety and getting the work done right the first time.

• 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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation:$80,000-$110,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:10/16/2026 -01/05/2027

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.