Construction Surveyor

RNGD; Metairie (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RNGD is seeking a Construction Surveyor to join our hybrid team in Metairie, LA. The role involves performing site surveys, setting reference points, and verifying elevations to support accurate project execution.

You'll inspect sites for design compliance and safety, while coordinating with project managers, engineers, and field crews to resolve discrepancies. The successful candidate will maintain survey equipment, document as-built conditions, and contribute to planning and scheduling to keep

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience in construction surveying or field engineering is preferred.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with surveying instruments and software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys, set out reference points, and verify elevations.
• Prepare survey reports and drawings; coordinate with PMs and field crews.
• Inspect sites for compliance with designs, specs, and safety standards.
• Maintain survey equipment and document as-built conditions.

Skills

Planning

Inspection

Civil Engineering

Building Surveying

Construction Safety

Surveying Instruments

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in surveying, civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GPS

Total Stations

Job description

Company Description

RNGD delivers commercial, infrastructure, and industrialized construction through a fully integrated design-build model. The company’s vertically integrated approach reduces delays, limits cost overruns, and provides schedule and quality certainty from project start through closeout. RNGD’s teams collaborate closely with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to streamline delivery and provide a single point of accountability. In addition to traditional building and infrastructure work, RNGD leverages an in-house R&D division to offer custom fabrication, prefabrication, manufacturing, assembly, and advanced construction technology. Their prefabricated exterior wall systems accelerate project timelines while reducing waste and maintaining high standards for performance and aesthetics.

Role Description

The Construction Surveyor is a full-time hybrid role based in Metairie, LA, with some flexibility for work from home. This role is responsible for performing site surveys, setting out construction reference points, and verifying elevations and alignments to support accurate project execution. The Construction Surveyor will inspect project sites to confirm compliance with design specifications, civil engineering requirements, and construction safety standards. Daily responsibilities include collecting and analyzing field data, preparing survey reports and drawings, and coordinating with project managers, engineers, and field crews to resolve discrepancies. The role also involves maintaining survey equipment, documenting as-built conditions, and contributing to planning and scheduling activities to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Planning skills, including site layout, scheduling support, and coordination with project teams.
• Candidates should possess Inspection skills to verify construction work against drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Candidates should possess Civil Engineering knowledge relevant to grading, alignment, utilities, and structural layouts.
• Candidates should possess Building Surveying skills for setting control points, measuring distances and elevations, and documenting as-built conditions.
• Candidates should possess Construction Safety awareness and adhere to all site safety procedures and regulations.
• Proficiency with surveying instruments (total stations, GPS, levels) and relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar) is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in the field and in an office environment.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in construction surveying or field engineering on commercial or infrastructure projects is preferred.