Construction Surveyor

About the role

The Construction Project Surveyor will lead field layout, data collection, and machine control support for highway heavy construction projects at Ames Construction. This role involves acting as a key technical link between design and execution, managing everything from earthwork quantity takeoffs to drone-based survey workflows.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all surveying activities are performed in compliance with company, state, and federal safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and internal team members.
• Interpret and apply project plans, specifications, and digital models to accurately layout grades, alignments, elevations, and offsets.
• Operate and maintain jobsite survey equipment.
• Provide quality assurance, quality control, and technical support for machine control systems used in grading operations.
• Perform earthwork quantity takeoffs from field survey data.
• Collect and document accurate as-built data for payment quantities, compliance reporting, and final records.
• Maintain organized survey files, field notes, calibration records, and project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide survey updates as needed.
• Perform other duties as appropriately assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• 3 or more years’ experience in heavy highway construction.
• RPLS, CST III/IV license, or equivalent field experience is preferred.
• FAA part 107 license and familiarity with drone survey workflows or the ability to obtain a license and quickly learn.
• Must be competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft 365 suite and Bluebeam.
• Basic familiarity with office survey workflows – Trimble business center or Civil 3D.
• Strong knowledge and experience of the fundamentals of surveying, as well as familiarity with Trimble’s suite of civil construction field equipment and software.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral. Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills. Time Management, organization, and prioritization skills are crucial.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Core Skills

• Trimble technology proficiency.
• Drone survey workflows.
• Computer software applications for project control and administration.
• Familiarity with office survey workflows.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and motivational skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Total Rewards: Base salary range is $100,000-$120,000 a year, which varies depending on many factors, including experience, skills, and knowledge.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Retirement benefits, including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation and a 401k match.
• Non-craft health benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage (all at one low premium), voluntary benefits, company holidays, and paid time off.