Project Surveyor

Hillpointe•Durham, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Surveyor is primarily responsible for transferring and processing data between the office and the field, directing field personnel, and working with the Survey Project Manager to progress projects. Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMHC's list of Builders and Developers, our team ensures best-in-class execution. Built on its long and proven track record of real estate development, the firm’s investment approach is centered around its in-house general contracting expertise, enabling direct control of cost and delivery timeframe. For each project, Hillpointe directly controls land acquisition, land development, construction, procurement of building materials, asset management, and capital markets. This is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity! At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that has tangible impacts on day-to-day operations and contributes directly to overall success.

Requirements

Proficiency in surveying field software
Hands-on experience with surveying instruments and equipment
Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards governing survey practices
Proven experience performing ALTA/title, boundary, and topographic surveys, as well as construction layout
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites throughout North Carolina from a residence near Durham or Raleigh
Driver's License required

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical schooling in surveying and professional licensure is preferred, but not required
10–15 years of professional surveying experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work with Survey Project Manager to organize field schedule, prepare worksheets and points, and manage field personnel.
Perform complex survey work, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and ALTA/title surveys.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and other stakeholders to understand survey requirements and objectives.
Read and interpret construction plans, plats, and worksheets.
Perform research for title documents, and review title commitments for initial and/or final surveys.
Maintain records of office documents and final surveys and of completed fieldwork.
Create legal descriptions and exhibits in multiple states.
Take active approach to as-built survey documents working with reviewers, contractors, engineers, and surveyors.
Understand, operate and maintain survey equipment, including but not limited to robotic total stations, Base and Rover GPS, data collectors and software.
Perform duties of a Lead Field Technician as needed.
Stay updated on industry advancements, best practices and regulations related to surveying techniques and technology.