Architectural Building Surveyor

About the role

Lawrence Group is a building design, development, and project delivery firm headquartered in St. Louis with offices in Austin, Florida and New York. With 170+ employees, Lawrence Group offers architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, furniture procurement, and graphic design services to a wide variety of clients, including housing, hospitality, healthcare, academic, and retail.

This position will adhere to Lawrence Group’s core values:

• Legendary: We strive to be legendary, from the service we provide to our impact on the community.
• Innovation: We’re driven by ideas and creativity. We take calculated risks and embrace opportunities.
• Growth: We seek sustainable growth for our clients, our organization, and our employees.
• Heart: We lead with heart. We celebrate, appreciate and care for each other.
• Trust: We rely on trust to pursue excellence. We speak honestly, act transparently and honor our commitments.

Responsibilities

• Travel coast to coast to conduct thorough on-site building and interior tenant surveys to gather essential data related to a property’s as-built, existing conditions for an extensive list of national client accounts.
• Perform interior surveys ranging between 1,500 SF and 4,500 SF, focusing on architectural elements with inspection of exterior elements such as parking, utility (gas meter, electrical meter/riser and phone service) locations.
• Pay particular attention to accessibility of restrooms, plumbing fixtures, parking stall, curb ramps and general path of travel; knowledge of standard accessibility codes such as ADA and ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities is required.
• Use Matterport camera technology to accurately document interior site features and 360° exterior views.
• Survey limited but adequate Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) elements:
  • Document electrical panel locations & sizes, power & voice/data outlets, lighting, fire alarm and sprinkler system components in the form of a reflected ceiling plan (RCP).
  • Determine and survey mechanical (HVAC) system type with sufficient information for a mechanical engineer to recommend system changes or replacement, including documenting locations, model numbers, mechanical air device locations and ductwork sizes for all types of HVAC systems including Fan Coil Unit (FCU), Heat Pump (HP), Variable Air Volume (VAV), Roof Top Unit (RTU) package units and Split Systems.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation outlining survey findings, including a key plan, project information form/checklist, AutoCAD or Revit as-built files, Matterport scan links and digital photos.
• Identify potential structural challenges related to site conditions such as existing column and load bearing wall locations.
• Identify potential environmental challenges related to site conditions such as suspected water intrusion, asbestos and lead presence.
• Maintain organized records of survey data, photographs, and other documentation for reference and future use.
• Provide support during the design and planning phases by offering insights and recommendations based on site survey findings.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices in surveying and incorporate innovative techniques into the surveying process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Technical College degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in site surveying, preferably in the architecture or construction industry.
• Proficiency in using surveying equipment and software, such as Matterport cameras, Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of building survey principles, techniques, and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drawings.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documenting survey findings.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours as needed to accommodate project requirements.

Physical Demands

• Use of a 6’ or 8’ step ladder to remove suspended ceiling system tiles to survey elements above the ceiling.
• Climbing a ladder onto a roof to evaluate roof equipment, often using and manipulating a 26’ multi-purpose ladder.