Self-Perform Operations (SPO) Surveyor (Omaha)

Turner Construction Company; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an Entry level Surveyor in Omaha, NE to coordinate and supervise surveying tasks across the project lifecycle. You will establish baselines, align drawings with layouts, and ensure accuracy while coordinating with trades and submittals.

Responsibilities include daily equipment inspections, data submissions to owners, and assisting with safety and quality programs. Ideal candidate has OSHA 30 and hands-on surveying experience, with CAD proficiency and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3 years surveying experience; 2 years supervisory experience.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.
• Expert knowledge and use of surveying equipment.
• Proficient in CAD or surveying programs for coordinates.
• Read and interpret contract docs, drawings, specs, schedules.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills; emergency communication.
• Proficient with mobile devices for job communications and apps.
• Understand safety instructions and signage for site work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise surveying tasks throughout project duration.
• Identify drawing discrepancies within building layout.
• Establish baseline controls; compute and lay out points from documents.
• Ensure coordination between trades using drawings, shop drawings, submittals.
• Conduct As-Built Surveys and submit electronic data to owner.
• Engage and coordinate work with other trades.
• Inspect surveying equipment daily and track calibrations.
• Inventory and order surveying supplies.
• Develop and submit project billings based on service rates.
• Develop work schedules and crew assignments.
• Assist site safety and quality programs and ensure compliance.
• Complete time sheets, daily reports, and safety paperwork.
• Demonstrate leadership and maintain relationships with customers and subs.
• Travel and accommodate night/weekend work as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

OSHA 30-hour certification

Tools

Surveying equipment

CAD or surveying program

Job description

About the Company

Now that you've graduated, picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others - Turner is where you will achieve that dream. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.

Turner’s Omaha office values relationships with trade partners, local businesses, and non-profit organizations, reflecting and reinforcing our commitment to Nebraska and local communities. Omaha’s current working portfolio includes everything from data centers and elaborate pharmaceutical renovations to commercial spaces.

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness.

This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.

Job Details

• Division: Omaha Main
• Project Location(s): Omaha, NE 68154 USA
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Entry
• Job Family: Construction
• Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description

Coordinate and supervise surveying tasks and resources throughout project lifecycle.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise surveying tasks throughout project duration.
• Identify drawing discrepancies within building layout.
• Establish baseline-building controls and work points; calculate, coordinate, and layout points with accuracy, based on project documents.
• Ensure coordinated work between trades utilizing discipline contract drawings, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Conduct As-Built Surveys and prepare electronic data for submission to owner.
• Engage, interact, and coordinate work with other trades.
• Conduct daily inspection of surveying equipment and track equipment calibrations.
• Perform maintenance and clean surveying equipment to ensure equipment is ready for next day’s work.
• Inventory and order surveying supplies.
• Ensure security of equipment while conducting surveying operations.
• Develop and submit project billings based on established service rates and actual services performed.
• Develop work schedules and crew assignments.
• Assist with overall site safety and quality programs and ensure compliance of trade employees and subcontractors in accordance Turner standards, applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Complete time sheets, production tracking/management, extra work tickets, daily construction reports, and required safety paperwork daily, as directed.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, promote teamwork in daily operations, and maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.
• Supervise employees, address complaints, resolve problems, develop trade employees, provide timely feedback, and contribute to or complete performance appraisals.
• Travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, 3 years of surveying experience required, and 2 years supervisory experience
• OSHA 30-hour certification required
• Expert knowledge and use of surveying equipment
• Proficient in CAD or other surveying-based program for calculating coordinates
• Read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
• Leadership, supervisory, interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively in emergency situations
• Proficient skills using Smart Phone/iPad for communication requirements and other job-related systems and applications
• Comprehend safety instructions, signage, and understand written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly/occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.