Survey Part Chief - Mobile Bridge Project

Kiewit; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Survey Party Chief with Kiewit Bridge & Marine District in Mobile, AL leads field survey operations for the Mobile River Bridge & Bayway project. You will oversee survey crews, ensure accurate layout, control and as-built data collection for bridge, roadway, marine, and heavy civil tasks.

The role requires interpreting plans, coordinating with engineers and subcontractors, and maintaining safety. Travel may be required; relocation assistance available for out-of-region candidates.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Associate/Bachelor in Surveying or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of construction surveying experience.
• Experience leading survey crews on large projects.
• Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, and CAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise survey crews for layout and control surveys.
• Interpret drawings and data to support field construction.
• Maintain horizontal and vertical control networks.
• Verify data accuracy and prepare survey reports.

Skills

Surveying leadership

Team leadership

Reading plans

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

GPS

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

CAD drawings

Job description

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Location: Mobile, AL, US

Requisition ID:182002

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Bridge Marine District

Department:Surveying

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

The Survey Party Chief is responsible for leading field survey operations in support of the Mobile River Bridge & Bayway Project. This role oversees survey crews, coordinates survey activities with construction teams, and ensures accurate layout, control, and as-built data collection for major bridge, roadway, marine, and heavy civil construction work. The Survey Party Chief plays a critical role in maintaining project quality by providing precise survey information that supports safe and efficient construction operations.

District Overview

Kiewit Bridge & Marine District specializes in the construction of complex transportation infrastructure projects across North America. The district delivers major bridge, marine, and heavy civil projects, including cable-stayed bridges, suspension bridges, movable bridges, ports, terminals, wharves, piers, and waterfront structures. Leveraging self-perform capabilities, Bridge & Marine executes critical work such as foundations, marine operations, structural concrete, steel erection, and heavy lifts, providing clients with safe, innovative, and high-quality solutions on some of the industry's most challenging projects.

Location

This position is based in Mobile, Alabama. Out of region candidates may be eligible for relocation assistance. #LI-RP1

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise survey crews performing construction layout, control surveys, as-built surveys, and quantity verification.
• Interpret engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and survey data to support field construction activities.
• Perform layout for bridge structures, foundations, roadway alignments, drainage systems, utilities, and marine works.
• Establish, maintain, and verify horizontal and vertical control networks across the project.
• Operate and oversee the use of GPS, robotic total stations, digital levels, laser scanners, and other survey equipment.
• Collect, process, and manage survey data using approved software and project standards.
• Coordinate survey activities with project engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors to support construction schedules.
• Verify construction work meets design tolerances and project specifications.
• Prepare survey reports, field notes, as-built documentation, and daily survey records.
• Troubleshoot field survey issues and resolve conflicts between design documents and existing field conditions.
• Promote and enforce project safety requirements and participate in safety planning activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of construction surveying experience, preferably on large infrastructure, bridge, transportation, or heavy civil projects.
• Experience leading survey crews in a construction environment.
• Strong understanding of construction staking, control surveys, topographic surveys, and as-built verification.
• Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and survey software.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and CAD drawings.
• Working knowledge of survey calculations, coordinate systems, and quality control procedures.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the project site.

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’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.

Nearest Major Market: Mobile AL
Job Segment: Transportation, Surveyor, CAD, Drafting, Civil Engineer, Engineering