Construction Surveyor

Shaw Construction

$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in surveying required; Bachelor's preferred
  • 5+ years of surveying experience in construction
  • Strong knowledge of concrete systems and formwork
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Trimble software
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and construction management tools
  • State licensure (FS/PS) preferred
  • OSHA 10 certification required, OSHA 30 a plus

Responsibilities

  • Perform concrete layout, staking, and formwork verification
  • Calculate points and load Trimble stations; set control using AutoCAD
  • Support estimating with quantity take-offs and constructability reviews
  • Coordinate Concrete Lift Drawings and formwork design planning
  • Conduct routine field inspections for quality assurance
  • Utilize advanced surveying technologies like robotic total stations
  • Document and communicate quality issues across project teams
  • Train and mentor colleagues and construction crews

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Variety of work in office and field settings
  • Engagement with large, complex commercial projects
  • Collaborate with innovative departments like BIM and Framing Panel Design
  • Supportive team environment focused on quality and mentorship
Full Job Description
Self Perform Surveyor - Colorado Front Range / Mountain RegionFull-Time | Exempt

Shaw Construction is hiring a Self Perform Surveyor to support our Self Perform Concrete and Framing operations across the Colorado Front Range / Mountain Region. This role covers layout, staking, and formwork verification, along with quality control and quantity take-off support from early estimating through construction close-out - a great fit for someone who wants variety across office and field work on large, complex commercial projects.

What You'll Do:
  • Perform concrete layout, staking, and formwork verification, plus general project layout and QC compliance checks
  • Calculate points and load Trimble stations; set control using AutoCAD; coordinate embed, hold-down, and penetration layout
  • Support estimating with quantity take-offs, constructability reviews, and scope coordination
  • Coordinate Concrete Lift Drawings and formwork design planning with key trades (Geotech, civil, steel, framing, masonry)
  • Perform routine field inspections during construction to support the QA/QC program
  • Utilize robotic total stations, optical/digital levels, GPS equipment, and data collectors
  • Document and address quality issues promptly, and communicate across the project team - PMs, PEs, subcontractors, and inspectors
  • Train and mentor Shaw team members and concrete/framing crew as needed
  • Collaborate with Shaw's BIM and Framing Panel Design departments as needed

What We're Looking For:
  • Associate degree in surveying (minimum); Bachelor's in land surveying or civil engineering preferred
  • 5+ years of surveying experience
  • Solid working knowledge of concrete systems, formwork, and shoring
  • Comfortable with AutoCAD, Trimble Access/Business Center; Civil 3D or MicroStation a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Navisworks, or BIM360 a plus
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (required)
  • State Licensure (FS/PS) a plus
  • GPS experience a plus
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
  • OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 a bonus)
  • Physical ability to climb stairs/ladders, work on active construction sites, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Pay: $80,000 - $110,000/year, depending on experience and licensure

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