Southeast - Sr. Surveyor

Position Overview

As a Sr. Survyeor you will play an integral role in establishing and maintaining methods for safe, accurate, and efficient Survey Field Operations in support of the construction of the Project

District Overview

Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work. 

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

As a Sr. Surveyor, you will have responsibilities over maintaining an accurate schedule, mentoring and training field personnel, plan and model review, and field survey operations. The Survey Party Chief should plan to spend 80% - 100% of his/her time in the field performing survey field operations.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing the project survey plan specific to field operations in communication with the project team
• Understanding the ongoing operational requirements (layout) as well as the project closeout criteria
• Create, review, and ensure the accuracy of files prior to being used in the field for calculations or layout purposes
• Ensure and maintain accurate recordkeeping and legible field notes throughout the project lifecycle
• The Setting and maintenance of the project control network.
• Perform discipline specific layout for the control of construction on the project
• Oversee the operation with periodic reviews of record keeping, field procedures and participate in survey audits to ensure that all work is performed in an efficient and professional manner
• Establish regular meetings with the project team to understand schedule and prioritize layout

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) year’s demonstrable experience in Construction Survey, Dimensional Control, Industrial Measurement, or a related field is required
• Trimble Survey Hardware and Trimble Business Center experience is a plus
• Knowledge of Trimble Machine Control systems, ability to upload and download files, and basic modeling skills a plus
• Must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonmetry 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