Senior Surveyor/Survey Crew Chief - Heavy Civil Construction

Job Description

Job Description

PE Services is growing and we would love for you to be a part of it!

The Senior Surveyor/Survey Crew Chief plays a critical role in supporting heavy civil construction projects by supporting projects from design through construction. This role combines technical excellence, field leadership, and strategic thinking, with responsibility for leading a high-performing team, standardizing practices, and supporting growth across projects and regions.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of progressive surveying experience in heavy civil construction, a strong understanding of construction operations, and a demonstrated ability to mentor survey staff, grow teams, and align survey services with project and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee surveying activities for heavy civil projects, including roads, bridges, utilities, earthwork, and structures
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, and control data to support construction layout and verification
• Coordinate survey activities with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors, and project managers
• Utilize best practices for data collection, processing, quality control, and as-built documentation
• Foster a safety-focused, collaborative, and high-performance team culture
• Follow safety standards and ensure survey activities comply with company and regulatory safety requirements
• Support audits, inspections, and issue resolution related to construction surveying

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in surveying within heavy civil construction or comparable infrastructure environments
• Strong knowledge of construction surveying principles, methods, and equipment
• Experience leading field crews or teams, with demonstrated leadership skills
• Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and industry-standard software
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and control networks
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure or progression toward licensure
• Experience helping shape the growth, structure, and strategic direction of a survey department within a growing organization

The hourly rate for this role will be $39-55 depending on experience. 

PE Services offers a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our comprehensive benefits include medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, and a variety of voluntary options. Employee health, dental, and vision premiums are  covered at 100%  if you choose to enroll. For employees who elect family coverage, PE Services pays  at least 80% of dependent monthly premiums .

We believe our people are our greatest asset and foster a culture of continuous growth, professional development, inclusion, and collaboration—bringing professionalism and excellence to every project we deliver.