Job Description
Job Summary:
Leads and executes advanced surveying and construction layout activities across multiple projects, ensuring precision and consistency in field control and verification, including leading SPW scope-specific layout efforts as required. Serves as a technical expert for layout systems, CAD integration, and survey methodologies, collaborating closely with project teams and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) professionals, and third-party surveyors responsible for establishing project monuments, with accountability for validating and confirming coordinates and control. Provides guidance to other surveyors, field technology teams, and field engineers, driving process improvement, training, and adherence to DPR's quality and safety standards. Represents DPR Construction in internal and external survey coordination, ensuring efficient, accurate, and safe execution of all survey operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Plans, leads, and performs complex project control and layout activities using robotic total stations and advanced survey instrumentation.
Develops and maintains project-specific survey control networks and verifies layout accuracy for structural, civil, and architectural elements.
Prepares and validates survey data, calculations, and as-built documentation using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or equivalent software.
Coordinates with project managers, superintendents, and VDC teams to integrate layout data with project models and resolve field discrepancies.
Trains and mentors survey team members, ensuring consistent application of DPR's survey standards, procedures, and safety practices.
Implements continuous improvement initiatives for layout workflows, equipment management, and data accuracy.
Represents the survey discipline in client, consultant, and internal coordination meetings to support project planning and execution.
Education Qualifications:
Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
7+ years of experience in construction surveying, layout, or related technical field required.
Experience performing complex layout and mentoring less experienced surveyors preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble layout systems, and model-based layout preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification within 3 months of hire required.
Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level III or higher preferred.
