Project Surveyor: Field Layout, Drone & Trimble Lead

Ames Construction, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary benefits

Retirement benefits

Holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Surveyor to lead field layout and data collection on highway heavy construction projects. This role links design and execution, handling earthwork takeoffs and drone workflows.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of field experience, strong Trimble proficiency, and a commitment to safety and QA/QC on projects nationwide. Travel may be required within the United States, with projects starting in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and future nationwide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction Management, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead field layout, data collection, and machine control support.
• Coordinate 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 layout grades, alignments, elevations, and offsets.
• Operate and maintain jobsite survey equipment.
• Provide QA/QC support for machine control systems used in grading operations.
• Perform earthwork quantity takeoffs from field survey data.
• Collect and document 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.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Driver's license

Safety compliance

FAA Part 107 license

Education

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

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Job description

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Surveyor to lead field layout and data collection on highway heavy construction projects. This role links design and execution, handling earthwork takeoffs and drone workflows.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of field experience, strong Trimble proficiency, and a commitment to safety and QA/QC on projects nationwide. Travel may be required within the United States, with projects starting in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and future nationwide