Construction Surveyor

Shaw Construction; Silverthorne (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Construction is seeking a Self Perform Surveyor to support our Colorado Front Range operations. The role covers layout, staking, formwork verification, and quality control, with involvement from early estimating through project close-out.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in surveying, an associate degree in surveying, and strong skills in AutoCAD and Trimble systems. A valid license and OSHA 10 are required, with BIM360/Procore experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in surveying (minimum) or higher.
• 5+ years of surveying experience.
• Comfortable with AutoCAD, Trimble Access/Business Center; Civil 3D or MicroStation a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Navisworks, or BIM360 a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (required).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 a bonus).
• Physical ability to climb stairs/ladders, work on active construction sites, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform concrete layout, staking, and formwork verification.
• Set control points with Trimble equipment and coordinate with trades.
• Support estimating with quantity take-offs and constructability reviews.
• Collaborate with BIM and framing teams on design and plans.
• Conduct routine field inspections and QA/QC checks during construction.
• Mentor Shaw team members and crew on surveying practices.

Skills

Surveying experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in surveying

Bachelor's degree in land surveying or civil engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble Access/Business Center

Civil 3D

MicroStation

BIM360

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Shaw Construction is hiring a Self Perform Surveyor to support our Self Perform Concrete and Framing operations across the Colorado Front Range / Mountain Region. This role covers layout, staking, and formwork verification, along with quality control and quantity take-off support from early estimating through construction close-out — a great fit for someone who wants variety across office and field work on large, complex commercial projects.

What You'll Do:

• Perform concrete layout, staking, and formwork verification, plus general project layout and QC compliance checks


• Calculate points and load Trimble stations; set control using AutoCAD; coordinate embed, hold-down, and penetration layout


• Support estimating with quantity take-offs, constructability reviews, and scope coordination


• Coordinate Concrete Lift Drawings and formwork design planning with key trades (Geotech, civil, steel, framing, masonry)


• Perform routine field inspections during construction to support the QA/QC program


• Utilize robotic total stations, optical/digital levels, GPS equipment, and data collectors


• Document and address quality issues promptly, and communicate across the project team — PMs, PEs, subcontractors, and inspectors


• Train and mentor Shaw team members and concrete/framing crew as needed


• Collaborate with Shaw's BIM and Framing Panel Design departments as needed

What We're Looking For:

• Associate degree in surveying (minimum); Bachelor's in land surveying or civil engineering preferred


• 5+ years of surveying experience


• Solid working knowledge of concrete systems, formwork, and shoring


• Comfortable with AutoCAD, Trimble Access/Business Center; Civil 3D or MicroStation a plus


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Navisworks, or BIM360 a plus


• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (required)


• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills


• OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 a bonus)


• Physical ability to climb stairs/ladders, work on active construction sites, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Pay: $80,000 – $110,000/year, depending on experience and licensure