Professional Surveyor

Job Summary

The Professional Surveyor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and performing all surveying activities necessary to support construction operations. This role provides accurate project layout, grade control, data management, verification of work in place, and as-built documentation to ensure projects are built according to design plans, specifications, and required tolerances.

The Professional Surveyor serves as the technical authority for survey accuracy and field measurements, working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel. This position plays a critical role in maintaining project quality, productivity, and compliance through precise surveying, modeling, and construction support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform construction layout and staking for utilities, grading, structures, roadways, and site development.
• Establish, verify, and maintain project survey control, benchmarks, and reference points.
• Provide accurate grade control for excavation, embankment, and fine grading activities.
• Support GPS machine control systems, including setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and model deployment.
• Develop, maintain, and update digital terrain models (DTMs), alignments, and survey data files.
• Verify construction work for compliance with plans, specifications, elevations, and tolerances.
• Conduct as-built surveys and maintain accurate records for project documentation and closeout.
• Assist project teams with quantity calculations, pay quantities, change orders, and progress tracking.
• Identify design conflicts, survey discrepancies, and grade issues, and communicate solutions to project leadership.
• Maintain and calibrate survey equipment, GPS systems, data collectors, and related technology.
• Train and support field personnel in the use of GPS rovers and grade verification procedures.
• Coordinate daily survey priorities with project management and field operations teams.
• Ensure survey data is properly organized, backed up, and distributed to field and office personnel.
• Represent the company professionally when working with clients, inspectors, engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Promote and maintain safe work practices in accordance with company policies and industry standards.

Success Measures

A successful Professional Surveyor consistently delivers accurate layout and survey data, maintains reliable project control, minimizes rework through precise grade verification, supports field productivity, and ensures all survey documentation is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Professional Surveyor (PS/PLS) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of construction surveying experience, with heavy civil, site development, utility, roadway, or earthwork projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Total Stations, GNSS/GPS equipment, robotic survey systems, and data collectors.
• Experience with survey software, CAD platforms, machine control systems, and digital terrain modeling.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, grades, alignments, and survey control principles.
• Ability to perform field calculations, quantity verification, and construction layout with a high degree of accuracy.
• Knowledge of construction methods, earthwork operations, and quality control procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of construction surveying principles and practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design models.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with surveying technology, GPS machine control, and data management systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration with field crews, project management, and clients.
• Ability to identify potential issues early and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong time management and planning skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk uneven terrain and active construction sites.
• Ability to lift and carry survey equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods as required.