Any GC managers turned surveyor?

I’m 15 years into various job roles but mostly large general contractor PM/OM work. I’m tired of constantly bickering about money and scope. I’m not burned out on working hard, just with dealing with so many people every day, usually working through some kind of emotionally charged conflict.

I spent a couple years as a field engineer managing control early in my career and enjoyed layout work but I’m no surveyor.

Thoughts on changing course this far in? I’d be ok with a paycut as needed.

Also I may be daydreaming thinking the job is more enjoyable than it is, feel free to correct me.