Survey Party Chief (Heavy Civil) – DMV Area

Lead field survey on landmark infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic, including Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

About PrimECS

PrimECS is a rapidly growing engineering, surveying, and construction services firm specializing in heavy civil infrastructure throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Survey is one of our core businesses—we understand its value, invest in our people and technology, and rely on our field leaders to drive project success. If you want to help build bridges, rail systems, highways, marine structures, airports, and other major infrastructure that will serve communities for decades, we'd like to meet you.

Current & Upcoming Projects

You'll support a diverse portfolio of landmark infrastructure projects, including:

• Major Bridge Construction
• Rail Transit
• Tunnel Construction
• Heavy Highway
• Marine Structures
• Airport Infrastructure
• Large Transportation Programs
• Utility Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Lead all field survey and construction layout activities.
• Perform precise layout for utilities, grading, structures, concrete, and transportation infrastructure.
• Operate robotic total stations, GNSS/GPS systems, and electronic data collectors independently.
• Review plans, models, coordinate files, and stakeout packages before construction begins.
• Direct Survey Instrument Operators and Survey Technicians.
• Coordinate daily with Superintendents, Foremen, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Perform and document as-built surveys.
• Identify and resolve layout conflicts before they impact construction.
• Maintain accurate field records and QA/QC documentation.
• Help ensure projects are delivered safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Requirements

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction survey experience.
• Proven ability to lead a survey crew independently.
• Strong knowledge of construction layout, survey control, elevations, coordinate systems, and field calculations.
• Experience with bridge, highway, rail, utility, marine, airport, or tunnel construction preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for mentoring and developing future survey professionals.
• Civil 3D or survey data preparation experience is a plus.

Equipment & Software

We're looking for candidates experienced with modern heavy civil surveying technologies, including:

• GNSS / RTK GPS
• Robotic Total Stations
• Machine Control
• UAV / Drone Workflows
• Survey Data Processing
• Civil 3D
• Carlson
• Trimble Business Center (TBC)
• Trimble Access
• Leica Captivate
• Leica, Trimble, or Topcon/Sokkia survey systems

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) + Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Performance Bonuses
• Continuing Education & Professional Development
• Modern Trimble & Leica Equipment + Latest Survey Technology
• Company Truck or Vehicle Allowance (where applicable)

Pay

$38.00–$50.00/hour, based on experience, plus paid overtime and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Why Join PrimECS?

• Leadership of field survey operations on major infrastructure projects.
• Direct access to experienced engineers and executive leadership.
• Less bureaucracy and faster decision-making.
• Modern survey technology and continued investment in equipment.
• Exposure to a wide variety of heavy civil projects—not just one long-term assignment.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Continuing education and professional development.
• A clear path into Survey Manager and Survey Operations leadership.
• The opportunity to build something—not simply maintain someone else's organization.