Mortenson Construction

Lead Surveyor I - Civil

Mortenson Construction$98K — $133K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent surveyor experience in construction.
  • At least five years of survey experience required.
  • Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is not mandatory.
  • Must possess a current driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the design phase survey planning and system validation.
  • Support preconstruction and site setup, including equipment coordination and calibration.
  • Maintain and update WorksManager site setups and manage equipment tracking.
  • Act as the primary drone operator for project site flights and data processing.
  • Develop site-specific survey documentation and work plans.
  • Organize survey-related meetings and training sessions for the team.
  • Stay updated on new technologies and maintain vendor relationships.
  • Assist with utility installation through accurate staking and layout of structures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans with vision coverage at no extra cost.
  • Dental insurance provided.
  • 401k retirement plan with a significant company match.
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and other leave options.
  • Employer-funded life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Access to a mental health support tool and work-life resource concierge service.
  • Tuition reimbursement available for further education.
  • Adoption assistance program for employees.
  • Discounted gym memberships offered.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting survey activities across assigned projects and supporting group-level needs, including design phase coordination, preconstruction/site setup, survey technology coordination, drone operations, documentation, quality support, and mentorship of survey team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate design phase survey planning, including control point layout, engineer of record (EOR)/third-party surveyor coordination, coordinate system validation, early project communication, existing grad (EG) topographic/drone coordination, kickoff meetings, and site visits.
  • Support preconstruction and site setup activities, including site visits, connectivity surveys, equipment coordination, calibration audits, control point confirmation, virtual design and construction (VDC) coordination, and handoff to superintendents and craft surveyors.
  • Support WorksManager site set-up and ongoing maintenance, SIM card activation, equipment tracking, and auditing daily system rechecks.
  • Serve as a primary drone resource, including flight operations, Propeller project site creation, data upload/processing, pilot training, flight planning, and troubleshooting.
  • Develop and maintain survey documentation, best practices, site-specific survey integrated work plans (IWPs) for complex projects, and check-in documentation with Senior and Craft Surveyors.
  • Coordinate survey-related meetings and training, including customer service leadership (CSL) meetings, craft survey meetings, annual Survey Summit, and machine control training.
  • Keep up to date technically, including exploring and evaluating new technologies and maintaining relationships with key vendors.
  • Support utility installation activities through accurately staking offsets, pipe alignments, and structure layout.
  • Accurately capture installed utilities through timely as-builts of pipe rim, invert, flared end, top of pipe, utility structures, etc.
  • Ability to read project plans, specifically those related to utility installation
  • Promote safety, quality, teamwork, and professional customer service consistent with Mortenson's values and policies in all stakeholder interactions.
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • Ability to travel up to 100%.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in related/applicable field or equivalent experience as a surveyor within the construction industry.
  • Minimum five years of previous survey experience.
  • Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license not required.
  • Current driver's license.


A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage


  • Dental plan


  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match


  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves


  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance


  • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources


  • Tuition reimbursement


  • Adoption Assistance


  • Gym Membership Discount Program


The base pay range for this role is $98,800 MIN - $133,300 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.


  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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