Chief Surveyor

Francis O Day Co., Inc

United States, Maryland, Rockville

850 East Gude Drive (Show on map)

Oct 16, 2026

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: (301) 652-2400x110
Position: Chief Surveyor
Pay Range: $115,000- $140,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications) Location: Rockville, Maryland

JOB DESCRIPTION
Chief Surveyor

Department	Surveying / Construction Operations
Reports To	VP Of Operations
Position Type	Full-Time

Position Summary The Chief Surveyor leads surveying operations for heavy civil construction projects, ensuring 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. Key Responsibilities

Plan and prioritize survey work across projects; review drawings, specifications, design files, and site conditions before work begins.
Establish and maintain 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.

Qualifications

5-10 years of surveying experience, including leadership of construction survey operations.
Experience with Trimble, CAD, MicroStation, and GPS modeling is necessary.
Heavy civil 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 ability to travel to project sites. Licensure or additional credentials may be required for certain duties or jurisdictions.

Skills and Work Requirements

Strong technical, calculation, problem-solving, leadership, 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 extended hours as project needs require.

Performance Expectations Deliver accurate and timely survey support; maintain dependable control, layout, and records; reduce errors and rework; ensure appropriate equipment and data management; develop capable crews; and promote safe, quality-focused field practices. Equal Employment Opportunity 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.