Construction Surveyor

Saunders Construction Inc.

• $95K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a party chief or equivalent education and experience
  • Proficient in topographic and boundary survey techniques
  • Experience with survey instruments such as robotic total stations and GPS
  • Familiar with civil and structural layout
  • Background in large-scale commercial projects like high-rises and retail
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center is advantageous
  • Requires valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

  • Utilize robotic total stations for precise measurements
  • Employ GPS technology for data collection and accurate positioning
  • Set and define elevations using an auto level
  • Perform daily data downloads and provide reports to management
  • Collect and code various survey data types
  • Establish high accuracy control points through different methods
  • Prepare documentation such as field notes and sketches
  • Maintain survey equipment and assist in departmental development
  • Collaborate with BIM team for concrete layout from drawings

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k Plan with Safe Harbor
  • Paid Time Off and Bonus Program
  • Employer Paid Term Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • FAMLI Leave
Full Job Description
Position Title Construction Surveyor
Classification FLSA Exempt
Salary Range $95K-$105K/year
Reports to Survey Manager
Position Type Full-Time

Purpose of the Role

The Construction Surveyor position consists of high volume commercial/residential builder services including but not limited to multi-level building staking, foundation staking, civil staking, as-built collecting and form checks as directed by the Manager of the Self Perform Survey department.

Functions / Duties

  • Utilize robotic total stations.
  • Utilize GPS with local VRS system as well as local base set ups.
  • Using an auto level to set and define elevations.
  • Perform daily downloads of data collector files with a daily report to the Survey Manager.
  • Collect and code data for topographic, utility, structural monitoring, boundary, other types of surveys.
  • Setting high accuracy control through resection or multi turned angles.
  • Prepare field notes, sketches, and photos.
  • Adhere to company protocols for maintenance and upkeep of survey equipment and vehicles.
  • Assist self-perform department in developing and maintaining survey department. Assist self-perform division.
  • Work closely with Saunders BIM department to utilize concrete lift drawings and models for self-perform concrete layout

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Qualifications / Experience

  • An equivalent combination of 5 years+ education and experience as a party chief preferred.
  • Wide range of experience in topographic/boundary survey and construction layout.
  • Must be knowledgeable with the operation of survey instruments including electronic robotic total station, digital level, GPS equipment, GPR, 3D laser scanner, and data collectors.
  • Knowledge of civil and structural layout.
  • Large project survey including commercial high rise, campus style apartments, senior living, retail and infrastructure projects a plus.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Trimble Business Center a plus.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.

Physical Demands

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position:

  • Spends approximately 70% of the time sitting, and 30% of the time either standing or walking while on the job.
  • Occasionally* lifts up to 50 lbs, when moving project binders, office supplies or files, and may stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance while performing these same functions.
  • Occasionally required to climb, crawl, stoop and negotiate ladders, stairs or other routes at and within project sites in order to fulfill duties.
  • Constantly uses verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as E-Mail, telephone and text.
  • Constantly employs eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery such as computer keyboard.
  • Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to travel to project sites and observe/verify project progress in addition to operating automated office equipment.

Constantly - Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time

Frequently - Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasionally - Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Saunders Construction's Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Section 125 Plan
  • 401k Plan / Safe Harbor plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Bonus Program
  • Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
  • FAMLI Leave
  • Employer Paid Long Term Disability


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