Project Surveyor

Career-Collective; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Career-Collective in Nashville, TN is seeking a Project Surveyor to lead land surveying for construction and development projects, ensuring precise measurements, boundary accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

You will use GPS, robotic total stations, and CAD (AutoCAD Civil 3D) to prepare site maps, stake construction sites, and lead field crews, with 3–7+ years of experience and a PLS licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or similar field.
• PLS licensure (Professional Land Surveyor) is often required or preferred.
• 3–7+ years of experience in land surveying, specifically construction or boundary surveying.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Analysis: Conduct topographic, boundary, and construction surveys to collect data on elevations, distances, and angles.
• Construction Staking: Set layout points, lines, and grades for infrastructure, such as concrete forms, roads, and utilities.
• Equipment Management: Operate and maintain surveying instruments like total stations, GPS/GNSS, and digital levels.
• Technical Reporting: Prepare detailed maps, reports, plots, and legal descriptions of land using software like AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Project Oversight: Lead survey teams, coordinate with project managers, and verify data accuracy.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to legal standards, land titles, and building regulations.

Skills

Data Collection & Analysis

Construction Staking

Equipment Management

Technical Reporting

Project Oversight

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or similar field

PLS licensure (Professional Land Surveyor)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS software

Job description

A Project Surveyormanages land surveying operations for construction and development projects, ensuring precise measurements, boundary accuracy, and regulatory compliance. They utilize GPS, robotic total stations, and CAD software to prepare site maps, stake construction sites, and lead field crews, typically requiring a surveying degree, licensure (PLS), and experience.

Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Data Collection & Analysis:Conduct topographic, boundary, and construction surveys to collect data on elevations, distances, and angles.
• Construction Staking:Set layout points, lines, and grades for infrastructure, such as concrete forms, roads, and utilities.
• Equipment Management:Operate and maintain surveying instruments like total stations, GPS/GNSS, and digital levels.
• Technical Reporting:Prepare detailed maps, reports, plots, and legal descriptions of land using software like AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Project Oversight:Lead survey teams, coordinate with project managers, and verify data accuracy.
• Regulatory Compliance:Ensure all work adheres to legal standards, land titles, and building regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or similar field.
• Licensure:Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is often required or preferred.
• Experience:Usually 3–7+ years of experience in land surveying, specifically construction or boundary surveying.
• Software Proficiency:Strong skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS software.