Survey Field Manager at Hi-Way Paving Inc – Nashville, Tennessee

At Hi-Way Paving, we are general contractors in the construction field that specialize in significant amounts of concrete paving, storm drainage, and excavation on highways and airfields.

A Survey Field Manager (sometimes called a Survey Crew Manager) is responsible for overseeing survey operations in the field, managing a survey crew, and ensuring accurate data collection for our construction projects. This role also requires communicating with on-site inspectors and project owners to ensure requirements for survey and construction are met.

This position is based in Nashville, TN, or Charlotte, NC, but may require travel to other project locations as needed.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage survey crews across multiple projects and/or sites
• Plan and coordinate daily field operations for the survey team, including scheduling and logistics
• Ensure accurate data collection using survey equipment
• Review field data for completeness and accuracy
• Maintain safety standards and compliance
• Train, mentor, and support survey team members
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Managers/Engineers, inspectors, and field teams to meet survey and machine control needs
• Troubleshoot survey and other construction/field issues and challenges
• Collaborate with project teams, project owners/representatives, and third parties (subcontractors) to resolve issues, ensure seamless operation, and adjust survey tasks, as needed
• Work with equipment vendors and resources to procure and maintain survey-related tools and supplies
• Help keep projects on schedule and aligned with broader field-operation needs

What We Look For:

Requirements

• 3+ years of field surveying experience, preferred
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience, preferred
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, methods, and equipment
• Past experience with survey and machine controls tools/equipment, such as GPS, total stations, and data collectors
• Skills:
  • Leadership and team management
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication
  • Time management and organizational
  • Technical proficiency with survey equipment and software
• Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones (e.g., airport AOA, military bases).
  • Willingness to travel 100% of the time, as needed.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Physical ability to lift 50 lbs., climb, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, and enter confined spaces.
  • If applicable, indicate union affiliation in your application.
  • Must be at least 18 years old to meet job-site safety and labor requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth and development in the growing and essential construction industry.
• A commitment to excellence and professionalism through building and supporting high-performing teams.
• An open, inclusive, and innovative family-owned business environment focused on training and safety for all employees.

About Hi-Way Paving

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is a general contractor in the heavy/civil construction space, focusing on projects involving significant amounts of concrete paving on airfields.

We operate in several southeastern and midwestern states with current job sites in Tennessee and North Carolina, as well as corporate/back-office operations in Ohio (our headquarters) and remote locations. We perform most of our work and services as a prime contractor, but occasionally serve as a subcontractor on principal contracts with federal, state, and other governmental agencies as well as private owners.

At Hi-Way, we are doers, innovators, and leaders in concrete paving and construction technology. We’re proud of our people, our work, and our quality. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career in the growing and essential construction industry and work on a team consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry.

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams from the job site to our Dublin, Ohio headquarters. Learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity through this legal overview and supplement.