Layout Site Surveyor

Bosa Construction Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosa Construction Inc. is seeking a Construction Layout Surveyor to prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions for survey work. The role involves verifying data accuracy, computing terrain characteristics, and establishing project baselines.

The ideal candidate brings at least two years of field experience, proficiency with total stations and GPS, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A valid driver’s license is required for site travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of construction experience as a Construction Layout Surveyor.
• Experience using total stations and GPS systems.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding duties.

Responsibilities

• Review and confirm the accuracy of survey data and calculations.
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and terrain characteristics.
• Establish and provide project heights from start to finish.
• Plan and conduct ground surveys to establish baselines and elevations.
• Provide construction crews with control lines from survey control points.
• Coordinate findings with engineers, architects, clients and others on projects.
• Inspect survey layout equipment to ensure accuracy and good working order.
• Understand robotic total station operation and basic AutoCAD usage.
• Conduct as-built surveys of the site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant survey courses or training

Tools

Total stations

GPS systems

AutoCAD basics

Job description

The Construction Layout Surveyor will be preparing and maintaining sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to assume liability for the work being performed. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Review and confirm the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites;
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain;
• Establish and provide heights from start to finish of the project;
• Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines (additional control points correctly as necessary based on survey control), elevations, and other geodetic measurements;
• Provide construction crews with the necessary control lines established from survey control points;
• Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects;
• Inspect and ensure all layout equipment and accessories are in good working order to maintain their accuracy;
• Comprehensive understanding of robotic total station and basic understanding of AutoCAD;
• Conduct as-built surveys of site.

What you Bring

The ideal Construction Layout Surveyor is someone who is dependable, reliable, detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset. You can work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and take pride in your work with understanding the importance of quality, accuracy, at every stage of the process.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of construction experience as a Construction Layout Surveyor, working on a variety of job sites including commercial and multi-residential;
• Experience with using total stations and GPS systems;
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and/or reliable transportation;
• Ability to lift up 50 lbs and perform physical demanding duties.