Chief Surveyor

Rockville , MD / Frederick , MD / Washington , DC

Location: Rockville, Maryland
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Francis O. Day Co., Inc.
Company Address: 850 East Gude Drive, suite A, Rockville, MD 20850
Company Phone Number: x110
Position: Chief Surveyor
Pay Range: $115,000- $140,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications)
Location: Rockville, Maryland

Chief Surveyor
Department Surveying / Construct i on Operations Reports To VP Of Operations Position Type Full
- Time

The Chief Surveyor leads surveying operations for heavy civil constr u ction projects , ensur i ng accurate control , layout , measurements , and survey data . This role coordinates crews and equipment , supports project schedules , and works with project management and field teams to deliver work safely and in accordance with plans and specifications .

• Plan and prioritize survey work ac r oss projects ; review drawings , specifications , design files , and site conditions before work begins.
• Establish and ma i ntain horizontal and vertical control , benchmarks , reference points , and site control networks .
• Oversee construction layout for grading , excavation , utilities, drainage, paving , structures , and related site work.
• Verify line , grade , elevations , offsets, slopes , stationing , coordinates , and as-built conditions; identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate staking , machine-control data , quantity surveys , progress measurements , change-order support , and project closeout documentation .
• Review survey notes , calculations , CAD and machine-control files , reports , and deliverables for accuracy and completeness .
• Manage survey equipment , software , calibration checks , maintenance , data security , and appropriate use of technology .
• Supervise and develop survey crews ; assign work , provide technical guidance , coordinate staffing and training , and monitor performance .
• Communicate survey needs , progress , design conflicts , and schedule risks to project managers , superintendents , engineers , and field personnel.
• Enforce company and site safety requirements , including PPE and safe work around traffic, heavy equipment, excavations , and active work zones .

• 5 - 10 years of surveying e x perience , including leadership of construction survey operations .
• E x perience with Trimble , CAD , Micro Station, and GPS modeling is necessary .
• Heavy civ i l construction experience in site development , grading , excavation , utilities , paving , or public works preferred .
• Ability to interpret civil plans , profiles , cross-sections , specifications , and digital design files.
• Proficiency with total stations , GNSS/GPS , data collectors , construction layout , and machine-control workflows .
• Knowledge of coordinate systems , datums , benchmarks , traverses , leveling , calculations , and survey quality control.
• Valid driver ' s license and ab i lity to travel to project sites . Licensure o r additional credentials may be required for certain duties or jur i sdictions .

• Strong technical , calculation , problem-solving , leadersh i p , communication , and organizational skills .
• High attention to detail ; ability to manage multiple projects and changing field conditions .
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather , walk uneven terrain , set up surveying equipment safely , wear required PPE , and work e x tended hours as project needs require .

Deliver accurate and timely survey support ; ma i ntain dependable control , layout , and records ; reduce errors and rework ; ensure appropriate equ i pment and data management ; develop capable crews ; and promote safe , quality - focused field practices.

Francis O Day Co . Inc . is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on characteristics protected by applicable federal , state , or local law .