Survey Operations Manager - South Central District

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Survey Operations Manager for the South Central District in Westlake, TX. The role partners with the District Survey Manager to drive operational excellence, schedule operations, and implement district standards across multiple projects.

This senior position emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and development of staff, with possible travel throughout the U.S. and internationally as projects require.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years in Construction Survey, Dimensional Control, Industrial Measurement, or related field.
• Ability to apply algebra and geometry to calculations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule operations and ensure survey support for projects.
• Coordinate district-wide survey initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Standardize processes and develop repeatable workflows and guidance documents.
• Improve documentation and knowledge sharing across the district.
• Support onboarding and development of survey personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budget/Planning

Communication

Mentoring/Coaching

Microsoft Suite

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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Survey Operations Manager - South Central District

Location: Westlake, TX, US

Requisition ID:181463

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:South Central District

Department:Surveying

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The purpose of this role is to improve the effectiveness, consistency, and long-term capability of the South Central District survey organization. This position partners with the District Survey Manager to drive operational excellence by scheduling operations, improving processes, coordinating initiatives, developing people, supporting project teams, and ensuring district standards are consistently implemented. This is not primarily a technical survey role or a project survey management position. Success is measured by improving how the organization operates, reducing variability between projects, increasing accountability, and ensuring strategic initiatives are successfully executed.

District Overview

Kiewit\'s South Central District is one of Kiewit\'s leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling operations ensuring survey support of new projects and existing project unknowns as they occur.
• Coordinate and drive district-wide survey initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Improve operational consistency across multiple projects.
• Identify recurring issues and develop sustainable solutions.
• Monitor progress of district initiatives and ensure follow-through.
• Develop and maintain repeatable workflows, SOPs, templates, and guidance documents.
• Standardize processes where practical while recognizing project-specific needs.
• Improve documentation and knowledge sharing across the district.
• Continuously identify opportunities to reduce rework and improve efficiency.
• Partner with project survey teams to remove obstacles and improve execution.
• Help identify operational risks before they impact production.
• Coordinate support between projects when appropriate.
• Serve as a resource for implementing district standards and best practices.
• Support onboarding and development of survey personnel.

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Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate needed
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 10+ years’ experience in Construction Survey, Dimensional Control, Industrial Measurement, or a related field is required
• 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 and mentor teams
• Self-starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity
• Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team
• Committed to working safe and getting the job done right the first time

Working Conditions

• Will manage a diverse workload; must be able to handle stress and immediate deadlines
• Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management
• Possible travel throughout the U.S. and internationally
• Occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours and occasional irregular hours

Other Requirements:

• 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.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that\u2019s 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\u2019s no limit to what you\u2019ll do at Kiewit. Whether you\u2019re 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\u2019s lives for generations to come.

Here you\u2019ll 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\u2019s 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.