Construction Surveyor and Layout Lead

JPI•San Diego, CA

1d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

JPI is hiring a Digital Lead (Surveyor) for its OSC team in San Diego, California. The role supports and leads survey, layout, and field verification activities across OSC jobsites. It establishes and maintains accurate control networks, validates layout conditions before construction activities, and ensures field conditions align with VDC models. The Digital Lead serves as the primary liaison between Field Operations, VDC, and subcontractors, ensuring survey data and layout activities are precise, validated, and actionable to minimize rework and risk. The position performs field surveying and layout, manages horizontal and vertical control, checks survey quality, identifies layout errors, coordinates survey data with VDC and project models, and communicates with field teams and subcontractors. It also supports Dusty layout workflows and documents recorded information as overlays in Procore Observations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience performing form board surveys, staking/layout work, and field verification activities.
Ability to perform standard surveying tasks independently with minimal supervision.
Experience identifying discrepancies in field conditions, plans, or layouts and communicating required corrections to field teams and subcontractors.
Working knowledge of construction plans, site layouts, grading, utilities, and building control points.
Strong understanding of surveying principles and field measurement techniques.
Experience using surveying equipment and technology, including GPS, robotic total stations, laser levels, or similar tools.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and site plans.
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with field personnel, subcontractors, and project teams.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of hands-on construction surveying experience.
California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
Surveying certifications, technical training, or related coursework.
Experience with TBC (Trimble Business Center), Trimble Total Station RTS 573, Trimble Base Station R780 Model 2, Bluebeam, and Autodesk.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain site control points for internal project use across assigned jobsites.
Coordinate survey crews and field operations to communicate and implement control points accurately.
Perform form board surveys to document layout conditions and validate geometry before concrete placement.
Verify plumbing, electrical, and penetration stub-ups against plans before slab pours.
Coordinate with onsite field teams and subcontractors to correct layout discrepancies in real time.
Document field conditions and communicate findings to Field Teams and VDC.
Set and maintain control points at grid-line intersections to support Dusty layout workflows.
Coordinate with field teams to ensure layout technology is deployed accurately and effectively.
Establish, review, and maintain primary and secondary control networks, including control placement and stability.
Perform quality assurance on daily total station setups, including backsight verification and check shots.
Maintain a control register with point data, updates, and change history.
Verify elevations and critical benchmarks when needed.
Identify and resolve layout discrepancies, including coordinate mismatches, unit inconsistencies, and improper control or benchmark usage.
Ensure field survey data is accurate, validated, and aligned with project requirements.
Liaise between field teams and VDC to ensure models align with real-world conditions.
Validate survey and layout data with VDC against CAD/BIM models, including Civil 3D and Navisworks.
Coordinate with VDC to ensure the latest drawings and models are used for layout.
Support model-to-field verification workflows to confirm accuracy and reduce rework.
Serve as the primary surveying point of contact for field teams and subcontractors.
Communicate layout issues proactively to prevent downstream impacts.
Collaborate with superintendents and trades to plan and execute survey-related activities.
Document recorded information as overlays in Procore Observations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive bonus program.
Four weeks of PTO for all new associates, prorated by hire date.
11 holidays and 8 early release days.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) with company match up to 5%.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent and medical reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Paid volunteer time.
Tuition assistance.
Phone reimbursement.
Comprehensive training and development.
Opportunities for personal development and growth.
Promotion from within at all levels of the organization.
Borderless career opportunities based on performance, potential, and personal ambition.