Surveyor 2/Survey Crew Chief

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem travel

Trips home paid

Comprehensive benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking Sr. Surveyors and Sr. Crew Chiefs to lead field survey operations on highway/bridge and power/water/wastewater projects across multiple states. Expect travel, per diem, and competitive benefits as you guide teams to deliver precise survey data for major infrastructure programs.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of field survey experience, leadership of crews, and strong proficiency with Trimble and CAD tools, enabling accurate layout and data processing for complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; PLS certification asset (we assist).
• 7+ years field survey with crew leadership in heavy civil projects.
• Proficiency with Trimble Access/Business Center.
• Proficiency with GPS, total stations, LiDAR, drones.
• Ability to apply algebra and geometry to calculations.
• For Survey Manager role, advanced CAD/GIS experience required.
• Dynamic leader able to mentor and set safety/quality standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveying operations for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop surveying plans and schedules; coordinate with PMs, engineers, and field teams.
• Lead survey crews, provide training and technical guidance.
• Coordinate with design and field teams to align intent with execution.
• Utilize GPS, total stations, LiDAR, and drones for data capture and analysis.
• Perform QC checks and ensure contractual compliance.
• Manage survey data processing and BIM integration.
• Prepare detailed survey reports and project logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot on-site survey challenges and adapt to conditions.
• Utilize CAD to input elevations and perform calculations.

Skills

Leadership

Field surveying

Communication

Math & geometry

GPS

Total stations

LiDAR

Drones

Java? CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Professional Land Surveyor Certification asset

Tools

Trimble Access

Trimble Business Center

GPS

Total Station

LiDAR

Drones

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

GIS platforms

Job description

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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 Sr. 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all 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.
• Lead a team of surveyors and field personnel, providing training, mentorship, and technical guidance.
• 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 GPS, total stations, LiDAR, and drones, to capture and analyze data.
• Conduct quality control checks to verify survey accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage survey data processing, ensuring integration with project management and BIM software.
• 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 and with CAD (AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or Microstation) with the ability to use CAD to do 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. Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Certification is an asset. (We assist with certification if you do not have it).
• 7+ years of field construction survey experience, and leadership of Survey Crews, peforming dimentional control, industrial measurements, conducting field surveys. Prefer experience with heavy civil highway, bridge construction, power plants, water, tunneling.
• 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)
• For candidates interested in Survey Manager role - must have prior experience as a Survey Manager in Construction Survey andhave advanced Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, or Civil 3D or Microstation ) and GIS platforms is required. Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• 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.

Other Requirements

• 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.

Base Compensation:$77,000/yr-$80,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, years of experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:09/21/2026 -12/29/2026

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.