Job Description

Construction Surveyor – Heavy Civil Construction Columbia, SC

100% SC Certified Drug Free Workplace

Our client is seeking an experienced and reliable Construction Surveyor. The Construction Surveyor is instrumental to the company’s success. Safety, efficiency and pride are key attributes of an excellent Construction Surveyor. The Construction Surveyor is responsible for their assigned equipment.

COMPANY PROFILE:

• Heavy Civil Site Development Company – handling projects from infrastructure to mining
• Site preparation, Reclamation, Mass Excavation, Utilities, Landfill, Mining
• Markets include Commercial, Industrial, Municipal, Mining

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package including:

Excellent medical , dental, and vision coverage – company pays 90% of medical insurance for employees.

401k with match

$25,000 life insurance policy for employees

Company iPad for use in the field

Company Vehicle

Cell phone allowance

• Structured, organized environment with actively involved ownership/management.
• Excellent training and growth opportunities – this company believes in and has a history of promoting from within
• Company believes in work/life balance.

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY

Responsible for measuring, layout, inspection and documentation of heavy civil construction projects. Someone who can establish line and grade for field crew construction of clearing limits, earthwork, utilities, curb & gutter, paving and as built plans utilizing the latest in Trimble GPS and drone technology. The ideal candidate will have a firm grasp on the methods, principles, and practice of surveying. This role reports directly to the Director of Preconstruction.

o Perform surveying and mapping duties to be used to establish line and grade for field crew construction of clearing limits, earthwork, utilities, curb & gutter, paving, as built plans, mining, or other purposes utilizing the latest in Trimble GPS and drone technology.

o Establish fixed points to be used by field crews for use in constructing Heavy Civil projects, using geodetic, drone and engineering instruments.

o Maintain GPS and surveying instruments to maintain accuracy and proper GPS field data versions in the respective GPS enabled construction equipment.

o Establish horizontal and vertical controls that are required for site limits and heavy civil construction.

o Verify the accuracy of construction data, including measurements and calculations conducted at construction sites.

o Coordinate findings with the work of the Preconstruction Manager, Project Managers, engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.

o Perform survey activities in a safe and effective manner.

o Participate in a variety of special survey projects as assigned.

o Ability to construct GPS models a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High School Diploma or GED
• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, or a related field preferred.
• Surveying and Drone license a plus.

· 2 or more years’ experience – salary based on experience level / ideal level of experience 7 or more years.

• Proven experience as a Construction Surveyor or similar role.
• Working knowledge of Trimble GPS systems, Topcon and other surveying equipment.
• Ability to read plans.
• Excellent math and IT skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with construction and surveying procedures.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Good understanding of data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• The ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• High attention to detail and self-motivation skills.
• Work in a team environment and respect all teammates Physical demands and abilities.

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