Senior Surveyor/Manager-Southwest District

Position Overview

The Senior Surveyor/Manager position plays a critical role in ensuring the precision and integrity of construction projects within Kiewit's Southeast District. This role is centered on conducting and overseeing all surveying tasks, from initial site layout to ongoing control measures, to provide dependable data that guides construction activities. The Project Surveyor partners closely with project engineers, site superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure that the measurements and controls align with project requirements. Time in this role is predominantly spent in the field performing surveys, validating data accuracy, and delivering real-time support to construction crews to facilitate smooth and safe operations.

District Overview

Location

Location in Omaha, Nebraska. Our Southwest locations offer a wide range of dynamic construction opportunities aligned with the region's rapid growth. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate surveying operations on site, ensuring compliance with company standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements for construction surveying.
• Collaborate extensively with project management, engineering teams, and subcontractors to interpret technical plans and deliver timely survey data critical for construction progress and quality control.
• Set up and maintain reliable control networks across project sites, including the calibration and care of advanced surveying instruments such as total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, and digital levels.
• Monitor and document as-built conditions throughout construction stages, producing detailed reports and digital data sets to support project documentation and audits.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and adapt surveying methodologies in response to changing site conditions to minimize operational disruptions.
• Assist in training and guiding junior survey staff or subcontractors to uphold measurement accuracy and safety standards.
• Maintain meticulous records of survey activities, including data backups and report generation using specialized surveying software and reporting tools.
• Participate proactively in safety meetings and ensure all surveying activities prioritize crew safety and environmental stewardship on site.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years’ hands-on experience in construction surveying or related disciplines such as dimensional control or industrial metrology, preferably in infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with Trimble surveying technology and associated software platforms to accurately capture and process survey data.
• Strong foundational skills in mathematics, including algebra and geometry, to perform spatial calculations related to area, volume, coordinates, and elevation offsets directly in the field.
• Ability to independently organize work priorities and manage multiple survey tasks effectively within a fast-paced construction setting.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise clearly and professionally with multi-disciplinary teams, including the preparation of written reports and verbal briefings.
• A demonstrated dedication to upholding the highest safety standards and quality controls in all surveying and field operations.
• Capable of thriving both autonomously and collaboratively, providing dependable support to field crews and project leadership.
• Possess reliable transportation and willingness to travel frequently between various job sites within the district.
• Physically fit to perform demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including travel over rugged terrain typical of active construction zones.

Working Conditions

The Senior Survey or Manager role is primarily field-based, often requiring extended periods outdoors under varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, and humidity common to the southeastern US. This position necessitates prolonged standing, walking, and occasional lifting of equipment over uneven ground on active construction sites. Safety is paramount; adherence to all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and site safety protocols is mandatory. The role may also require adjusting work hours to meet project demands, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekend shifts as necessary to maintain project schedules and respond to onsite needs. Robust physical stamina, attention to environmental factors, and flexibility in work patterns are essential to succeeding in this dynamic and challenging environment.