Site Survey Specialist
About The Position
GRA Design Studio is a mid-size architecture & engineer firm working across residential, retail (including well-known franchises and quick serve restaurants), and commercial environments. As a growing studio with multiple active project teams, we are seeking a highly mobile, detail-driven architectural professional to serve as the first point of contact for projects in the field and a key connector between clients, consultants, and our design studios. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out in the world rather than behind a desk, thrives on variety, and wants direct exposure to projects from their earliest stages. You will have the opportunity to travel frequently, represent the firm on-site, and touch projects across all studios, helping shape the foundation of design work from day one. You are often the first GRA team member a client sees on a project. In that sense, you are not just collecting data, but setting the tone for how a project begins.
Requirements
- Experience with or exposure to surveying techniques and field documentation
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Comfortable acting as a client-facing representative of the firm
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive for extended periods
- Ability to travel frequently and be away from home when projects require
- Physically capable of fieldwork including walking, climbing, and standing for long durations in varying site conditions
- Strong organizational skills and sound judgment in the field
- Proficiency with computers and willingness to learn specialized survey tools
- Site Survey experience
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Revit/CAD preferred
- Architectural or design background preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Frequent travel via personal vehicle (with mileage reimbursement), rentals, and flights
- Serve as first field contact for new project site visits and surveys
- Communicate with clients, brokers, and landlords to coordinate scheduling and access
- Book and manage travel logistics and maintain accurate trip records
- Conduct on-site surveys to gather architectural and MEP data through the use of Matterport, Faro Scanners, and drone equipment
- Document existing conditions through field notes, sketches, and measurements
- Capture, organize, and process field data for studio integration
- Collaborate with studio teams across multiple projects and disciplines
- Prepare clear, detailed field reports and daily project updates
- Process pointcloud into technical drawings using Revit
- Maintain equipment and troubleshoot issues as needed
Benefits
- Health, dental, & vision insurance
- Paid time off & Holidays
- Career growth opportunities & professional development assistance (Amber Books subscription, additional PTO for ARE prep & testing)
- Retirement plan (401K with employer contribution)
- Collaborative team dynamic
- Extracurricular activities (sports clubs, bowling leagues, etc) & company events
- Wellness activities and benefit offerings
- Flex scheduling
- Hybrid/Remote work environment
- Paid travel/mileage reimbursement
- Opportunity to learn new software(s)
- Bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
