Job Description

Primoris Heavy Civil is searching for a highly capable Surveyor / Drone Pilot to support our heavy highway construction operations in Belton TX. Surveyor / Drone Pilot will be responsible for precision surveying advanced drone mapping and real-time data delivery. This role requires strong technical skills attention to detail and the ability to manage complex survey workflows across large fast-moving projects.

SUMMARY

A Drone Pilot will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining a drone used to fly active projects for photos of work quantity take-offs and inspections of completed works.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct PPK-enabled drone flights using Class 2 heavy-lift drones (16 lbs minimum).
• Capture high-accuracy data for:
  • Photogrammetry
  • LiDAR
  • Topographic and construction survey applications
• Execute full end-to-end flight operations including mission planning pre-flight safety checks and field execution.
• Prepare and submit flight authorizations waivers and required FAA documentation.
• Maintain compliance up-to-date flight logs data records and equipment checklists.
• Process organize and deliver aerial survey data to project teams in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support field or office operations when not engaged in drone flights.
• Uphold and model Primoris safety standards in all aspects of field work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required.
• Demonstrated experience operating heavy-lift Class 2 drones (16 lbs).
• Strong technical knowledge of PPK workflows photogrammetry LiDAR acquisition and mapping software platforms.
• Ability to analyze project requirements and convert them into safe efficient flight plans.
• Strong understanding of FAA regulations controlled airspace and flight authorization processes.
• Ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong record-keeping and data-management skills.
• Must be able to travel with short notice including nights and weekends.
• Expected travel: 2 weeks per month based on project schedules and operational needs.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical Dental Vision and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan ESPP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off Holiday Pay and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage For our Furry Friends
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction maintenance and engineering services for power generation oil and gas chemical pipeline utilities and distribution and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR) having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information please visit .

Primoris Heavy Civil (formerly James Construction Group) has long-standing history that dates back to the 1920s where it earned the reputation as one of the most well respected heavy civil contractors in the Gulf Coast 2009 the companys growth continued through a merger with Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) one of the largest companies listed in ENRs Top 400 Contractors. Supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris Primoris Heavy Civil has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this addition Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor contactHR.

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