Party Chief Surveyor – Fort Worth, TX

About the role

Kiewit is seeking a Party Chief Surveyor to lead survey operations on large‑scale civil infrastructure projects in the South‑Central District. The role combines field leadership with technical expertise to ensure accurate layout, volume calculations, and compliance with design specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct topographic surveys to capture terrain, elevation, and drainage data for site plans.
• Verify property boundaries and map utilities to avoid construction conflicts.
• Assess soil conditions and mark key site points using total stations and GPS.
• Track construction progress, perform final as‑built surveys, and ensure alignment with design specs.
• Calculate volumes and material estimates for cost and resource management.
• Utilize drones for aerial surveys and apply CAD software to produce detailed survey plans.
• Work with FAA data to monitor aviation activities and provide airspace recommendations.

Required profile

• Mid‑level experience in construction surveying or engineering.
• Strong focus on safety, precision, and efficiency in fast‑paced field environments.
• Ability to adapt to multiple project locations across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
• Commitment to leadership, quality, and compliance with FAA regulations.

Required skills

• Trimble Business Center software (preferred).
• Trimble surveying systems, GPS, and total stations.
• Drones for aerial data collection.
• CAD software: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
• FAA data interpretation for airspace management.