Field Surveyor

Elmington•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Surveyor supports multifamily construction projects by providing site layout, establishing survey control, and verifying subcontractor installation to ensure work is performed in accordance with project plans and required tolerances. Using professional surveying equipment, the Field Surveyor establishes reference points, confirms elevations and alignments, and documents as-built conditions. This role works closely with superintendents, project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to maintain layout accuracy, identify discrepancies between drawings and field conditions, and support efficient construction progress.

Requirements

Accuracy & Precision
Surveying & Technical Proficiency
Problem Solving
Field Communication
Strong math skills including geometry and basic trigonometry
Ability to overlay civil plans with CAD
Ability to find potential busts/issues in Civil drawings before construction commences
Ability to work outdoors on active construction sites in varying conditions
Ability to travel
Experience in construction surveying, site layout, or a related field
Experience reviewing & operating digital plans or operations of CAD Designs
Proficient in reading & interpreting civil, structural, and architectural drawings
Proficient in Autocad and Carlson software including GPS and Total Station surveying equipment

Responsibilities

Establish project control points and benchmarks by syncing with 3rd party survey team and working with Site contractor to ensure consistent elevations.
Read and interpret civil drawings, grading plans, and construction documents to understand critical elevations, grades, and layout requirements.
Proactively review civil drawings to identify potential conflicts, discrepancies, or issues (“busts”) prior to construction commencing.
Utilize CAD files and digital models to support layout and identify potential conflicts between drawings and field conditions.
Overlay civil drawings with CAD data to identify potential grading or location conflicts.
Understand and maintain project survey control, ensuring all survey teams are aligned on established benchmarks and control elevations.
Transfer and verify control elevations across the site as buildings progress vertically.
Perform field layout including slab edges, curbs, sidewalks, and other site elements as needed in coordination with the survey subcontractor.
Spot-check grades, elevations, and setbacks during civil construction to verify work aligns with design intent and plan requirements.
Identify and communicate potential grading, elevation, or location conflicts to the superintendent and project team.
Utilize the RFI process when field conditions or adjustments differ from the project documents.
Participate in preconstruction and layout planning discussions.
Coordinate with field team to stay ahead of points needed to keep the job moving.
Communicate discrepancies between plans and field conditions.
Assist project teams in resolving layout conflicts or design issues.
Maintain strong working relationships with civil contractors and 3rd party surveyors.
Mentor & train project field personnel on grades, elevations, and accurate layout.
Maintain accurate survey data, layout files, and field records.
Prepare basic sketches, markups, and reports documenting layout and as-built conditions.
Organize and store survey information.
Operate and maintain surveying equipment including total stations and GPS/GNSS systems.
Follow all company safety policies and maintain safe working practices on active job sites.
Ensure survey equipment is properly calibrated and protected.
Successfully plans in anticipation of jobsite needs, as this position requires helping 2-3 jobsites.
Follows and promotes all guidelines, policies, and procedures established by Elmington Construction.