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Kiewit · 4 hours ago

Sr. Crew Chief/Survey Manager - Colorado Region 1

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Kiewit is a leading construction company focused on heavy civil and transportation projects. They are seeking a Sr. Crew Chief/Survey Manager to lead field survey operations for various infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in surveying activities.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

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Hiring Manager

Julie Britt

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

Qualification

Professional Land Surveyor CertificationField Construction Survey ExperienceTrimble Access/Business CenterAdvanced CAD SoftwareSurvey Equipment ProficiencyData Collection ToolsTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingSelf-Starter

Required

10+ years of field construction survey experience, and leadership of Survey Crews, performing dimensional 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)

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

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

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

Preferred

Bachelors Degree is preferred. Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Certification is an asset. (We assist with certification if you do not have it)

Benefits

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

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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