Surveyor Party Chief - Primoris Heavy Civil - Waco, TX

Join our growing team on major infrastructure projects!

Primoris Heavy Civil is currently searching for an experienced and detail-oriented Surveyor Party Chief for our Waco, TX project This individual will assist our Sr. Surveyor on field surveying operations on a heavy highway construction site. This role is critical in supporting accurate layout, alignment, and quality control of roadways, bridges, utilities, and other civil structures.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide internal surveying service to ensure construction work complies with design drawing locations. The ideal candidate will assist layout schedules, ensure data accuracy, and support the successful delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Practice safety rules.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safe use of hand & power tools.
• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Must work well as part of a team.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Provide work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by crafts (Ex: forms for concrete pours, anchor bolts, piping hanger and supports, etc.).
• Provide checking of "as built" conditions that require the use of surveying techniques.
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities.
• Provide quantity calculations as required.
• Prepare documentation of surveying activities (field books) "as built" drawings and submit for approval upon completion.
• Maintain condition and adjustment of surveying equipment.
• Coordinate surveying activities with the assigned engineer to meet the construction requirements.
• Accuracy verification of plan drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to use all the surveying equipment and techniques essential.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints and calculate shapes (geometric, etc.).
• Perform additional related assignments as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill.
• Two years technical engineering/surveying training.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit

Primoris Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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