Survey Manager

Archer Western Construction, LLC

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VA_Roanoke_224011 Until 8/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted June 13, 2026 Last posted June 13, 2026
Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Surveyor Manager for our transportation work on the Wasena Bridge Project in Roanoke, VA.

The Survey Engineer will supervise construction survey crew responsible for providing horizontal & vertical control, derived from contract plans & documents, to field production operations. 

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing.  Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

  • Challenging, complex work
  • Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
  • Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
  • Opportunities for growth, training, and development
  • Flexibility in career path & progression
  • Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects; participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, resident engineers, and contractor representatives.
  • Gathers field survey data through use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods; sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying equipment, including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles; prepares field notes and drawings; performs field surveying for roadway, bridges and other infrastructure projects. Including installing surveying construction stakes, tying out existing intersection ties, and locating or establishing vertical and horizontal control, right of way, monuments, corners, boundaries, and property lines.
  • Performs complex surveying calculations using engineering calculator, laptop computer, personal computer, and graphics software, such as AutoCAD; analyzes raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy and prepares finished grade sheets, topographic maps and other survey report
  • Assists in construction, design, topographic, and all types of control surveys.
  • Assumes responsibility for the company survey equipment and oversees equipment maintenance and inventory.
  • Produces accurate detailed maps with accurate surveying data in a timely manner.
  • Sets up, operates and adjusts all types of survey equipment, including a level, transit and electronic measuring device.
  • Makes trigonometric calculations, such as adjusting traverses and calculation of coordinates, control points, quantities and areas.
  • Trains other crew members on the latest technology in surveying equipment and finds new and innovative ways of doing surveys

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4-year degree in construction, engineering or other related field of study, or 10 years of survey construction staking experience required
  • Trimble Business Center experience is a plus

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.  

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

About this role

Summary

Supervise construction survey projects, operate surveying equipment, and ensure accurate data collection.

Job title

Survey Manager

Experience level

10 years of survey construction staking experience or 4-year degree in related field

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Roanoke, VA; remote work not specified; on-site work expected.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

surveyingGPSAutoCADconstruction stakingtrimbel

Preferred skills

Trimble Business Center

Specializations

surveyingconstructiontopographyGPSautocad
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Roanoke, VA, USA

On-site City