Surveyor

Hi-Way Paving Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Training and safety programs

Inclusive, family-owned environment

Job summary

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is seeking a surveyor to support major paving projects across highways and airfields. This role requires travel between Charlotte, NC and Nashville, TN, with additional sites as needed.

You will conduct surveying on roadways and airfields, develop methods, operate GPS and TPS tools, and produce detailed maps. You will collaborate with grading crews and report to the Survey and Machine Control Manager, contributing to safety and accuracy on site.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of surveyor experience in construction is required.
• Familiarity with GPS and TPS is preferred but not required; training provided.
• Certifications are required for active construction sites at project locations.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as project needs dictate.
• Ability to gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones (airport, military).
• Must be 18+ and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveying activities on roadways, airfields, airports, and military bases.
• Develop and implement survey methods that meet project requirements.
• Operate surveying instruments to measure land features including latitude, longitude, and elevations.
• Produce maps, sketches, and charts documenting survey results.
• Collaborate with grading and paving crews to support field operations.
• Provide guidance to other field staff as needed.
• Present survey findings to the Survey and Machine Control Manager and stakeholders.
• Work with engineers and project leaders to align survey data with design plans.
• Assist Superintendents and Project Managers with other operational duties.

Skills

Surveying

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Survey instruments

Job description

Description

At Hi-Way Paving, we are general contractors in the construction field that specialize in significant amounts of concrete paving, storm drainage, and excavation on highways and airfields.

This role requires frequent travel between our project locations, including Charlotte, NC; Nashville, TN; and future sites as needed. If you're an experienced surveyor open to travel and looking for opportunities to contribute to high-quality paving projects, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Conduct surveying activities on roadways, airfields, airports, and military bases, ensuring accuracy through thorough review of existing records and evidence.
• Develop and implement survey methods aligned with project requirements and industry standards.
• Operate a variety of surveying instruments and tools to measure land features, including latitude, longitude, and elevations.
• Produce detailed maps, sketches, and charts to document survey results.
• Collaborate directly with grading and paving crews to support field operations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other field staff as needed.
• Prepare and present survey findings to the Survey and/or Machine Control Manager and other project stakeholders.
• Work alongside engineers, architects, and project leaders to ensure alignment between survey data and design plans.
• Assist Superintendents and Project Managers with additional operational duties, as required.

Requirements

What We Look For:

• 0–3 years of experience as a surveyor or in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Familiarity with GPS and Total Station (TPS) technology is preferred but not required, training can be provided.
• Possession of valid certifications is required for work on active construction sites in project locations.
• Strong aptitude in math and problem-solving.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends, as project needs dictate.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones (e.g., airport AOA, military bases).
  • Willingness to travel 100% of the time.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, and enter confined spaces.
  • If applicable, indicate union affiliation in your application.
  • Must be at least 18 years old to meet job-site safety and labor requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth and development in the growing and essential construction industry.
• A commitment to excellence and professionalism through building and supporting high-performing teams.
• An open, inclusive, and innovative family-owned business environment focused on training and safety for all employees.

About Hi-Way Paving

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is a general contractor in the heavy/civil construction space focusing on projects involving significant amounts of concrete paving on airfields.

We operate in several southeastern and midwestern states with current job sites in Tennessee and North Carolina, as well as corporate/back-office operations in Ohio (our headquarters) and remote locations. We perform most of our work and services as a prime contractor but occasionally serve as a subcontractor on principal contracts with federal, state, and other governmental agencies as well as private owners.

At Hi-Way, we are doers, innovators, and leaders in concrete paving and construction technology. We’re proud of our people, our work, and our quality. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career in the growing and essential construction industry and work on a team consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry.

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams from the job site to our Dublin, Ohio headquarters. Learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity through this legal overview and supplement.