Surveyor

Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc.; Fort Myers, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Field Surveyor in Fort Myers, FL to perform construction layout and grade control on assigned job sites.

This role uses GPS systems and survey equipment to support dirt work, mass grading, utility installation, and site development, working closely with project managers and operators to ensure accurate implementation of design plans in the field. Responsibilities include establishing survey controls, verifying benchmarks, coordinating with the

Qualifications

• Experience with GPS and surveying equipment in field environments.
• Ability to read civil construction plans and cross-sections.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and field data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform field measurements using GPS base/rover and survey level.
• Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control on active sites.
• Verify benchmarks and control points throughout projects.
• Execute construction layout for grading, pads, slopes, and structures.
• Assist with grade checks for excavations and subgrades.
• Support GPS machine control systems for dozers, excavators, and graders.
• Upload and verify 3D models and design surfaces in field equipment.
• Conduct as-built surveys for final grade of completed work.
• Coordinate survey activities with the team to maintain efficiency.
• Calibrate and maintain survey equipment and tools.

Skills

Construction staking

Grade control

Plan reading

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Tools

Trimble equipment

Job description

Summary

the Field Surveyor is responsible for performing construction layout and grade control for assigned jobsite. This position utilizes GPS systems and related surveying equipment to support dirt work operations, machine control systems, mass grading, utility installation, and site development. The Field Surveyor works closely with project managers, superintendents, and equipment operators to ensure accurate implementation of design plans in the field.

Summary

the Field Surveyor is responsible for performing construction layout and grade control for assigned jobsite. This position utilizes GPS systems and related surveying equipment to support dirt work operations, machine control systems, mass grading, utility installation, and site development. The Field Surveyor works closely with project managers, superintendents, and equipment operators to ensure accurate implementation of design plans in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize GPS equipment (base/rover systems), robotic total stations, and survey level for field measurements. Experience with Trimble equipment and software preferred.
• Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control on active construction sites.
• Verify benchmarks and control points throughout project duration.
• Perform construction layout for grading, pads, slopes, and structures.
• Perform grade checks for excavations, embankments, subgrades, and finished surfaces.
• Support and troubleshoot GPS machine control systems for dozers, excavators, and motor graders.
• Upload and verify 3D models and design surfaces for field equipment.
• Conduct as-built surveys for final grade of completed work.
• Coordinate survey activities with team to maintain production efficiency.
• Maintain and calibrate survey equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, tolerances, and safety standards.

Basic Functional Job Requirements

• Understanding of, construction staking, grade control, and earthwork principles.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans, grading plans, and cross-sections.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Ability to work in a team and independently in outdoor environments.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision.
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undertake and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.