Survey Coordinator

Jobtailor; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced land survey project professional to support route planning, field walkthroughs, and contractor coordination for complex surveying projects. The role emphasizes dense field work, cross-functional collaboration, and strict adherence to standards.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge in surveying principles, GPS, mapping, and civil alignments, plus strong project documentation and communication skills to drive timely,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years related experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years related experience preferred.
• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills.
• Basic knowledge of As built drawings, piping, mechanical, structural, instrumentation and electrical.
• Proficiency in Surveying Principles, GPS, Mapping, GIS, Civil alignments and Survey Calculations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Land and Project Development teams to identify route constraints and support initial access planning.
• Coordinate pre-walk meetings and field walkthroughs to identify risks, concerns, and constructability challenges.
• Develop project assumptions and communicate requirements to surveying and engineering contractors.
• Prepare and distribute RFPs, cost spreadsheets, survey standards, and other project documentation.
• Support contractor selection by evaluating bids, coordinating awards, and communicating outcomes.
• Manage logistics for field activities, including scheduling walkthroughs, securing approvals, and supporting safety requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate field findings and incorporate necessary project adjustments.
• Track and document project changes, including route modifications, design updates, and change orders, while communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Resolve sophisticated problems and interpreting our customers' needs.
• Apply standards practices to improve processes and standards.
• Coordinates survey functions with business partners to ensure compliance with company and industry standards and government codes, and development of practical and cost-effective designs.
• Projects cost analysis and estimates.
• Understand applicable states' jurisdictional minimum technical standards for property conveyance and condemnation; responsible for securing professional certifications.
• Supports the land survey policy, procedures and standards.
• Supports project management; supervises land survey contractors and communicates project status to management and customers.
• Identifies and resolves disputes and claims.
• Provides on the ground preliminary survey work

Skills

Surveying Principles

GPS

Mapping

Project Management

Cost Analysis

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Field Walkthrough Coordination

Survey Calculations

As Built Drawings

Piping Knowledge

Mechanical Knowledge

Structural Knowledge

Instrumentation Knowledge

Electrical Knowledge

Project Documentation

Contractor Evaluation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Partner with Land and Project Development teams to identify route constraints and support initial access planning
• Coordinate pre-walk meetings and field walkthroughs to identify risks, concerns, and constructability challenges
• Develop project assumptions and communicate requirements to surveying and engineering contractors
• Prepare and distribute RFPs, cost spreadsheets, survey standards, and other project documentation
• Support contractor selection by evaluating bids, coordinating awards, and communicating outcomes
• Manage logistics for field activities, including scheduling walkthroughs, securing approvals, and supporting safety requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate field findings and incorporate necessary project adjustments
• Track and document project changes, including route modifications, design updates, and change orders, while communicating impacts to stakeholders
• Resolve sophisticated problems and interpreting our customers' needs
• Apply standards practices to improve processes and standards
• Coordinates survey functions with business partners to ensure compliance with company and industry standards and government codes, and development of practical and cost-effective designs
• Projects cost analysis and estimates
• Understand applicable states' jurisdictional minimum technical standards for property conveyance and condemnation; responsible for securing professional certifications
• Supports the land survey policy, procedures and standards
• Supports project management; supervises land survey contractors and communicates project status to management and customers
• Identifies and resolves disputes and claims
• Provides on the ground preliminary survey work

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years related experience
• Minimum of eight (8) years related experience preferred
• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Basic knowledge of As built drawings, piping, mechanical, structural, instrumentation and electrical
• Proficiency in Surveying Principles, GPS, Mapping, GIS, Civil alignments and Survey Calculations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Surveying Principles, GPS, Mapping, and Civil Alignments while effectively managing project documentation and contractor selection. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential for coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Surveying Principles
• GPS
• Mapping
• Project Management
• Cost Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Survey Calculations
• As Built Drawings
• Piping Knowledge
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Structural Knowledge
• Instrumentation Knowledge
• Electrical Knowledge
• Project Documentation
• Contractor Evaluation
• Field Walkthrough Coordination

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Safety Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid State Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Land Survey Policy
• Compliance Standards
• Government Codes
• Route Constraints
• Constructability Challenges

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Applications
• GIS