Construction survey engineer

PWMG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match (vested day one)

Short and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive PTO + 9 paid holidays

Job summary

PWMG in Atlanta seeks a Construction Surveyor / Engineer to provide accurate layout, measurement, and verification services for construction projects. You will work with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure alignment and elevations mirror designs.

Responsibilities include field surveys, data management, CAD drawing preparation, instrument calibration, and proactive coordination to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale or complex commercial, industrial, or institutional projects.
• Understanding of estimating methodologies, design management, scheduling, and cost control.
• Strong business acumen and ability to assess financial, contractual, and operational risk.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client presentation skills.
• Proficiency in estimating and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys to establish control points, reference lines, grades, and elevations.
• Review construction drawings, building information models, and specifications to determine exact coordinates, alignments, and layout requirements.
• Lay out foundations, utilities, structures, and other site features using physical markers (pegs, paint, laser points).
• Verify dimensions, elevations, and alignment during construction.
• Conduct topographic, boundary, and as-built surveys as required.
• Record field data using total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors.
• Process survey data and prepare layout drawings, maps, and reports using CAD or surveying software.
• Maintain detailed field notes, as-built records, and survey logs.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Address technical issues related to layout, alignment, or field conditions.
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate survey instruments (total stations, levels, GPS/GNSS, laser scanners).
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of all collected survey data.
• Verify subcontractor work through periodic checks and measurements.
• Adhere to quality standards and safety procedures.
• Work with project management, field supervision, and design teams to plan and sequence survey activities.
• Communicate survey results and coordinate layout priorities.
• Support scheduling, logistics, and change management with timely survey input.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Estimating software

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, or related discipline

Tools

CAD software

Surveying software

Job description

• Job Title: Construction Surveyor / Engineer
• Team: Projects
• Location: Atlanta
• Reports to: Senior PM
• FLSA: Non-exempt

Position Overview

The Construction Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate layout, measurement, and verification services to support the successful execution of construction projects. This role ensures that all structures and components are built in the correct location, alignment, and elevation according to engineering and architectural designs. The Construction Surveyor works closely with project managers, engineers, and field teams to maintain quality, safety, and compliance throughout the construction process.

Key Responsibilities

Site Layout & Measurement

• Perform field surveys to establish control points, reference lines, grades, and elevations.
• Review construction drawings, building information models, and specifications to determine exact coordinates, alignments, and layout requirements.
• Lay out foundations, utilities, structures, and other site features using physical markers (pegs, paint, laser points).
• Verify dimensions, elevations, and alignment during construction.
• Conduct topographic, boundary, and as-built surveys as required.

Data Management & Documentation

• Record field data using total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors.
• Process survey data and prepare layout drawings, maps, and reports using CAD or surveying software.
• Maintain detailed field notes, as-built records, and survey logs.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Address technical issues related to layout, alignment, or field conditions.

Equipment & Quality Control

• Calibrate, maintain, and operate survey instruments (total stations, levels, GPS/GNSS, laser scanners).
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of all collected survey data.
• Verify subcontractor work through periodic checks and measurements.
• Adhere to quality standards and safety procedures.
• Work with project management, field supervision, and design teams to plan and sequence survey activities.
• Communicate survey results and coordinate layout priorities.
• Support scheduling, logistics, and change management with timely survey input.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale or complex commercial, industrial, or institutional projects.
• Understanding of estimating methodologies, design management, scheduling, and cost control.
• Strong business acumen and ability to assess financial, contractual, and operational risk.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client presentation skills.
• Proficiency in estimating and project management software.

Core Competencies

• Strategic and operational leadership
• Preconstruction planning and cost management
• Design coordination and value engineering
• Client relationship management
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Collaboration and communication across departments
• Above average, merit-based salary
• Annual bonus
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) match (vested day one)
• Competitive PTO + 9 paid holidays