Surveyor-Southwest

Kiewit Corporation

Phoenix, AZ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Algebra, Benchmarking, Building Surveying, Calibration, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Projects, Construction Support, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Sets, Database Backup, Employee Retention, Establish Priorities, GPS (Global Positioning System), Geometry, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lifting Equipment, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Metrology, Multitasking, Network Administration/Management, Power Plant, Project Control, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Receivers, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Set Goals, Stewardship, Support Documentation, Survey Software, Surveying, Technical Delivery, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Water Treatment, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Phoenix, AZ

POSTED

Today

Requisition ID: 180130

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Southwest District

Department: Surveying

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Surveyor position plays a critical role in ensuring the precision and integrity of construction projects within Kiewit's Southwest District. This role is centered on conducting and overseeing all surveying tasks, from initial site layout to ongoing control measures, to provide dependable datathat 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

Kiewit Southwest District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water projects. We operate primarily in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada and Utah. Southwest's projects include a wide range of infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, runways, terminals, transit systems, power plants, water treatment facilities, dams, canals, wastewater treatment plants and tunnels.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive field surveys to establish precise control points, layout reference lines, and verify elevation benchmarks in alignment with project specifications and construction drawings.
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.

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Working Conditions

The Surveyor 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.

Other Requirements:

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.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

About the Company

Kiewit Corporation

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