Industrial Site Surveyor

Group-Contractors; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Group-Contractors seeks a Surveyor to provide surveying services on industrial construction sites in the United States. The role involves creating control lines and elevations to support concrete pours and installations, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

The candidate will maintain survey records, prepare drawings, and coordinate with engineers and superintendents to ensure compliance with design drawings and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of field experience on industrial civil projects as surveyor.
• Proficient with software used in construction surveying.
• Experience reading blueprints/drawings and performing calculations.
• Ability to apply math to survey measurements and quantities.

Responsibilities

• Research prior survey records, maps, deeds for data.
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys for planning/quantities.
• Prepare field notes, diaries, and documentation of activities.
• Maintain surveying equipment and ensure accuracy of as-built conditions.
• Coordinate findings with engineering, architectural teams and site superintendent.

Skills

Field surveying

Blueprint reading

Mathematical calculations

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Tools

Drafting equipment

Survey instruments

Computer / iPad

Calculator

Job description

General Description:

The Surveyor provides surveying service to company supervisors and craftsmen to ensure that

the construction work complies with design drawing location. Providing work control lines and

elevations required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by craftsmen,

i.e. forms for concrete pours, etc. Must recognize quality issues beyond locations and

elevations. The Surveyor may be viewed as supervision and may need to intervene in any

safety or quality issues as needed. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the

work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. May

be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Essential Functions:

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not allinclusive for this position.

• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys required for planning and payment quantities, and provides quantity calculations as required
• Develop new data from photogrammetric records
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed
• Prepare documentation (field books and diaries) of surveying activities
• Maintain condition and adjustment of surveying equipment
• Check as-built conditions that require use of surveying techniques
• Prepare or revises engineering drawings as directed
• Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control
• Coordinate findings with work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with project
• Coordinate surveying activities with superintendent to meet construction requirements

Competencies:

• Collaboration Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills
• Time management – ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Interpretation of Construction Drawings
• Ethical Conduct
• Computer Literate

Physical Demands:

Field/Jobsite Environment – Standing, sitting, climbing, crawling, standing, crouching, bending, pushing/pulling, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to loud noises are to be expected on a jobsite environment. This position is predominately outdoors at an Industrial Construction Site. Exposure to extreme hot or cold outside temperatures is possible.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours:

This is a full-time, salaried position. Days and hours of work vary from each jobsite. Occasional evening/weekend work or travel may be required as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of field experience in Industrial Civil Projects as Surveyor
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry
• Experience reading blue prints / drawings
• Ability to use math/complete calculations

Industry Related Requirements:

• Must hold a valid TWIC Card
• Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus
• Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses
• Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram, fit test if applicable)
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License to operate company equipment and/or vehicles

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation

Site Surveyor will be responsible to have knowledge of the use of the following tools

and/or equipment:

• General Office Supplies
• Computer / iPad

• Calculator
• Drafting Equipment

• Telephone
• Company Vehicle

• Site Instruments