Senior Construction Surveyor

TGS International Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Bonus 10-15%

Relocation assistance

Vehicle allowance

BYOD allowance

Laptop provided

Expense reimbursement

Job summary

TGS International Group seeks an experienced Construction Surveyor/Engineer in Atlanta to provide precise layout, measurement and verification on design and build projects across multiple sectors.

You will work with project managers, engineers and field crews to ensure alignment, elevation and safety standards are met throughout construction. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of construction experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client presentation abilities.
• Strong business acumen and risk assessment.
• Experience with estimating and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys to establish control points, reference lines, grades and elevations.
• Review drawings and models to determine coordinates and layout requirements.
• Lay out foundations, utilities, structures, and site features using markers and laser tools.
• Verify dimensions and elevations during construction and conduct surveys.
• Record field data using total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors.
• Process survey data and prepare drawings and reports using CAD/survey software.
• Maintain field notes and survey logs; coordinate with design teams to resolve issues.
• Calibrate and operate survey instruments including total stations and GPS.

Job description

Atlanta, Georgia | Permanent | USD 70,000 to 140,000 depending on experience

A leading international technical engineering and construction partner operating across the UK, Ireland, North America and Mainland Europe is looking for an experienced Construction Surveyor / Engineer. The business delivers design and build contracts for end user clients in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Data Center and Advanced Manufacturing sectors, and works closely with clients and supply chain partners to deliver first class projects without compromising on safety or quality.

The role provides accurate layout, measurement and verification services so that structures and components are built in the correct location, alignment and elevation according to engineering and architectural designs. You will work alongside project managers, engineers and field teams to maintain quality, safety and compliance throughout construction.

What you will be doing

• Performing field surveys to establish control points, reference lines, grades and elevations.
• Reviewing construction drawings, Building Information Models and specifications to determine exact coordinates, alignments and layout requirements.
• Laying out foundations, utilities, structures and other site features using physical markers including pegs, paint and laser points.
• Verifying dimensions, elevations and alignment during construction, and conducting topographic, boundary and as built surveys.
• Recording field data accurately using total stations, GPS/GNSS and data collectors.
• Processing survey data and preparing layout drawings, maps and reports using CAD or surveying software.
• Maintaining detailed field notes, as built records and survey logs.
• Coordinating with design and engineering teams to identify and correct discrepancies, and resolving layout, alignment and field condition challenges on site.
• Calibrating, maintaining and operating survey instruments including total stations, levels, GPS/GNSS and laser scanners.
• Verifying the accuracy of subcontractor work through periodic checks and measurements.
• Communicating survey results and coordinating layout priorities with site leaders.

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years of construction industry experience.
• Proven experience delivering large scale or complex projects across commercial, industrial or institutional sectors, ideally including data centers, food, pharmaceutical, logistics or advanced manufacturing.
• An in depth understanding of estimating methodologies, design management, scheduling and construction cost control.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to assess financial, contractual and operational risk.
• Excellent leadership, communication and client presentation skills.
• Proficiency in estimating and project management software.

Salary bands

• Junior or Field Engineer Surveyor, USD 70,000 to 90,000.
• Mid level or Project Lead Surveyor, USD 90,000 to 120,000.
• Senior or Licensed Professional holding a PE or PLS, USD 115,000 to 140,000.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage and retirement savings options.
• A discretionary annual bonus of 10 to 15 percent.
• Relocation assistance of USD 5,000 to 10,000.
• 25 days paid annual leave.
• A monthly vehicle allowance of USD 500 to 1,000 and a USD 75 monthly Bring Your Own Device allowance.
• A USD 200 annual boot allowance and per diem while working away on projects.
• A company laptop and reimbursement of approved business and travel expenses.