Lead Construction Surveyor – Field Layout Chief

McLain Site Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days

Six paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Stable, year-round employment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

McLain Site Solutions in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead our construction surveying team. You will supervise survey crews, perform construction layouts for site development, utilities, grading, roadways and drainage, and ensure surveys meet project specs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of surveying experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with modern surveying equipment (GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, laser levels).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction surveying or land surveying experience.
• Previous Survey Crew Chief or Lead Surveyor experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction layout, grade control, and surveying principles.
• Proficiency with GPS receivers, robotic total stations, data collectors, and laser levels.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, engineering drawings, utility profiles, and civil site plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise survey crews during daily field operations.
• Perform construction layout for site development, underground utilities, grading, roadways, building pads, and drainage systems.
• Conduct topographic surveys, as-built surveys, control surveys, and boundary surveys as required.
• Establish and verify project control points, benchmarks, offsets, and construction layouts.
• Verify grades, elevations, alignments, and utility locations according to project plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret construction plans, engineering drawings, utility profiles, and cut sheets.
• Ensure all survey work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Operate and maintain GPS receivers, robotic total stations, data collectors, laser levels, and other surveying equipment.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, and daily maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs when necessary.
• Maintain accurate electronic survey files and field notes.
• Coordinate survey activities with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Project Engineers, and field crews.
• Provide layout information and survey support for construction operations.
• Communicate project progress, field issues, and layout needs management.
• Assist with quantity verification and project documentation.
• Train and mentor Survey Rodmen and survey crew members.

Skills

Leadership

Surveying

GPS

Reading plans

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

GPS receivers

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

Laser levels

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

McLain Site Solutions in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead our construction surveying team. You will supervise survey crews, perform construction layouts for site development, utilities, grading, roadways and drainage, and ensure surveys meet project specs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of surveying experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with modern surveying equipment (GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, laser levels).