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Construction Surveyor Location: Beaumont, TX Company: Southland Holdings, LLC Position Summary Southland Holdings is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Surveyor to support heavy civil ...

Construction Surveyor Location: Beaumont, TX Company: Southland Holdings, LLC Position Summary Southland Holdings is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Surveyor to support heavy civil ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary heavy construction surveyor in the United States is $20.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Heavy Construction Surveyor vs Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectTemporary Heavy Construction SurveyorHeavy Equipment Operator
Required CertificationsSurveying certifications, GPS, CADEquipment operation licenses, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoors, surveying locationsConstruction sites, operating machinery
Employer & Industry UsageSurveying firms, construction companiesConstruction firms, excavation companies

The Temporary Heavy Construction Surveyor primarily focuses on land measurement, layout, and mapping using surveying tools and certifications. In contrast, the Heavy Equipment Operator specializes in operating machinery like bulldozers and excavators. Both roles are essential on construction sites but differ in skills, certifications, and daily tasks.

How much do temporary heavy construction surveyors make per hour?

Temporary heavy construction surveyors typically earn between $20 and $35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and project complexity. Skilled surveyors with certifications and familiarity with surveying tools like total stations may command higher wages, especially for short-term or specialized projects.

Is there a high demand for temporary heavy construction surveyors?

Temporary heavy construction surveyors are in steady demand due to ongoing infrastructure projects and construction activity. Employment opportunities often increase during peak construction seasons, and skills in using surveying tools like total stations and GPS are valuable for job prospects.
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Lead Heavy Civil Construction Surveyor

Wytheville, VA • On-site

Brayman Construction
Construction • 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Brayman Construction Corporation is hiring a full-time Lead Surveyor to construction survey and layout on highways, bridges, foundations, dams, geotechnical projects and other related heavy civil industrial projects with minimal supervision from the Survey Manager. This role will be traveling to site locations between PA, OH, VA and WV. This full-time Lead Surveyor position will require a varied schedule based on the project and the ability to travel on a regular basis.

LEAD SURVEYOR SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Working with the Survey Manager, you help ensure the project survey equipment is up to date, serviced regularly and maintained
  • Oversees the assignment and development of other surveyors on a project when necessary
  • Oversees project-specific survey needs and ensure project components are built to the correct dimensions in the correct location
  • Directs and coordinates outside survey services utilized
  • Provides actual project surveying and layout when required

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LEAD SURVEYOR

  • Proficient with computerized mapping technologies and surveying instruments, and the computer applications and software used to process field data, Trimble Systems & AutoCAD. (i.e. TBC, Trimble Access, Trimble Robotic Total Station Equipment, Trimble GPS)
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor Degree in Surveying or related field preferred
  • Experience and a comprehensive understanding of GPS based survey development and layout
  • At least 5+ years of survey and layout experience is required
  • At least 5 years of work experience with similar types of survey equipment required
  • Experience in the construction industry is highly preferred
  • Experience with heavy highway and bridge construction is preferred, roadway and structure required
  • LSIT, CST or Professional Survey licensure is a plus

For a complete job description and list of responsibilities, please visit our career page at https://brayman.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

WHY CHOOSE BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION?

We provide excellent benefits and perks, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), company holidays, and more! Our corporate office features a fully equipped gym facility, unlimited free coffee, and more! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

We have a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional training for our workforce and love to promote from within! Brayman Construction Corporation welcomes all candidates who have an affinity for serving their community and proactively seeking new opportunities.

ABOUT BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and various project field offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. Incorporated in 1947 as a family-owned business, we have diversified and evolved our construction services from a small bridge and concrete company. Today, we are a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients. Brayman Construction has expertise in a wide variety of projects including large scale complex bridges, deep foundations, marine and dam construction and rehabilitation, complex and heavy steel erection and rehabilitation, and demolition services.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING TEAM? Are you proficient with computerized mapping technologies and surveying instruments, and the computer applications and software used to process field data? Are you a leader who analyzes and evaluates various processes? Do you have the desire to work with a company that values and respects you? If yes, we want to meet with you!

If you feel you'd be a great fit as our Lead Surveyor, apply now using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.

Location: 16056

Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state and local laws.


This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.