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Senior Tunnel Surveyor/ Tunnel Party Chief Surveyor (Heavy Civil Construction Project)

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Lead the surveying operations within tunneling projects, ensuring precision in alignment, elevations, and control networks.
13d ago
$120,000
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Chesapeake, VA
Onsite
Role
What you would be doing
team supervision
alignment monitoring
control networks
team coordination
survey documentation
deformation monitoring
  • Lead and supervise the surveying team assigned to the tunnel section of the project.
  • Summary: responsible for leading the surveying operations within tunnelling projects, ensuring precision in alignment, elevations, and control networks. This role involves managing a team of surveyors and coordinating with engineering and construction teams to ensure that all tunnelling activities are executed according to design specifications and project requirements
  • Communicate effectively with the design and construction teams to resolve discrepancies or unexpected site conditions.
  • Maintain detailed survey records, field notes, and reports.
  • Conduct daily and periodic tunnel alignments, as-built surveys, and monitoring of deformations or displacements.
  • Implement safety protocols and quality control procedures within the surveying team.
  • Coordinate with engineers and construction managers to interpret project plans and provide accurate layout and staking.
  • Train and mentor junior surveyors and assistants.
  • Establish and maintain accurate horizontal and vertical control networks within the tunnel.
  • Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and use of surveying equipment (e.g., total stations, digital levels, laser scanners, gyroscopic systems).
What you bring
autocad
civil 3d
degree
problem solving
8 years
lead team
  • Ability to lead a team and work under pressure in confined underground environments.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Land Surveyor in underground or tunnel surveying, preferably in major infrastructure projects.
  • Proficiency with survey software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Leica Cyclone).
  • Degree or diploma in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Benefits
  • Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9 hours (day shift)- this depends on project demands and hours could be extended- There is the possibility to work some weekends.
  • Vehicle, gas, laptop and phone are provided.
  • 22 paid vacation days+ 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
  • Local health insurance.
Training + Development
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Your recruiter
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  • The firm has lent its expertise to iconic infrastructure across more than 20 countries—from tunnels and bridges to airports and rail lines.
  • Their niche lies in embedding into project teams: from design to delivery, they supply skilled hands to meet tight technical demands.
  • Typical assignments range from high-speed rail in Europe to renewable energy farms and large-scale airport builds.
  • Unusually, they also tackle aeronautical, environmental restoration and industrial facility work, deploying agronomists, archaeologists or GIS experts.
  • Committed to on-site integration, they handle logistics, visas, staffing replacements and ensure continuity under a risk-free guarantee.
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