Project Surveyor

Ames Construction; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a Field Surveyor to support surveying on active highway and heavy civil projects. You will layout grades, elevations, and offsets using the latest survey hardware and software, ensuring accuracy and safety on site.

Join a long-standing team focused on quality, collaboration, and project delivery. Travel within the United States is possible as projects span national locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in heavy highway construction.
• RPLS, CST III/IV license, or equivalent field experience preferred.
• FAA part 107 license and drone survey workflows familiarity or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture on surveying activities in compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, design partners, and internal teams.
• Interpret project plans, specifications, and digital models to layout grades, alignments, elevations, and offsets.
• Operate and maintain jobsite survey equipment.
• Provide QA/QC and technical support for machine control systems in grading operations.
• Perform earthwork quantity takeoffs from field survey data.
• Document accurate as-built data for payment, compliance, and records.
• Maintain survey files, field notes, and project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide survey updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction Management

Tools

Trimble Civil/Survey

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Job description

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.

At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.

Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.

When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.

Core Duties And Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all surveying activities are performed in compliance with company, state, and federal safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and internal team members.
• Interpret and apply project plans, specifications, and digital models to accurately layout grades, alignments, elevations, and offsets.
• Operate and maintain jobsite survey equipment.
• Provide quality assurance, quality control, and technical support for machine control systems used in grading operations.
• Perform earthwork quantity takeoffs from field survey data.
• Collect and document accurate as-built data for payment quantities, compliance reporting, and final records.
• Maintain organized survey files, field notes, calibration records, and project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide survey updates as needed.
• Perform other duties as appropriately assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• 3 or more years’ experience in heavy highway construction.
• RPLS, CST III/IV license, or equivalent field experience is preferred.
• FAA part 107 license and familiarity with drone survey workflows or the ability to obtain a license and quickly learn.
• Must be competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft 365 suite and Bluebeam.
• Basic familiarity with office survey workflows – Trimble business center or Civil 3D
• Must have strong knowledge and experience of the fundamentals of surveying, as well as familiarity with Trimble’s suite of civil construction field equipment and software.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills.
• Time Management, organization, and prioritization skills are crucial.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

• Travel can be required with this position within the United States. This project is located in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Subsequent projects will be nationally based.
• Work is primarily performed on active construction job sites, including highways, roadways, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and dust.
• Position requires walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting in a construction environment.
• Frequent interaction with heavy equipment, moving machinery, traffic, and construction hazards; strict adherence to safety protocols is required.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory at all job sites.
• Work is additionally done in an office environment – extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.

People are the most important asset at Ames Construction. Ames’ non-craft benefits package is designed so that our team members flourish, with medical, dental, and vision (all at one low premium), voluntary benefits, generous retirement benefits, and company holidays and paid time off. Please see the Benefits section of our Careers page for more information.

Ames Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test is required.