SPO Surveyor (Austin)

Turner Construction Company•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The SPO Surveyor coordinates and supervises surveying tasks and resources throughout the project lifecycle. The role establishes building controls and work points, identifies drawing discrepancies, coordinates work across trades, performs as-built surveys, and prepares electronic survey data for submission to the owner. It also oversees surveying equipment and supplies, crew scheduling, project billings, daily documentation, and compliance with safety and quality requirements. The position includes supervising and developing employees and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and coworkers. Travel and night or weekend work may be needed. The role is based at construction work sites. The employee may encounter moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, electrical-shock hazards, and moderate-to-loud noise. Physical duties include navigating stairs, ladders, hoists, and active construction areas; frequent mobility and travel; and lifting up to 15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 3 years of surveying experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
Expert knowledge and use of surveying equipment.
Proficiency in CAD or another surveying-based program for calculating coordinates.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Leadership, supervisory, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in emergency situations.
Proficiency using a smartphone or iPad for communication requirements and other job-related systems and applications.
Ability to comprehend safety instructions and signage and understand written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including navigating stairs, ladders, hoists, and construction areas; frequent mobility and travel; and lifting up to 15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise surveying tasks throughout the project duration.
Identify drawing discrepancies within building layout.
Establish baseline-building controls and work points; calculate, coordinate, and accurately lay out points based on project documents.
Coordinate work between trades using discipline contract drawings, shop drawings, and submittals.
Conduct as-built surveys and prepare electronic data for submission to the owner.
Engage, interact, and coordinate work with other trades.
Inspect surveying equipment daily and track equipment calibrations.
Maintain and clean surveying equipment so it is ready for the next day's work.
Inventory and order surveying supplies.
Ensure equipment security while conducting surveying operations.
Develop and submit project billings based on established service rates and services performed.
Develop work schedules and crew assignments.
Assist with site safety and quality programs and ensure trade employees and subcontractors comply with Turner standards, applicable safety codes and regulations, and jobsite security requirements.
Complete timesheets, production tracking and management, extra work tickets, daily construction reports, and required safety paperwork daily as directed.
Demonstrate leadership, promote teamwork, and maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.
Supervise employees, address complaints, resolve problems, develop trade employees, provide timely feedback, and contribute to or complete performance appraisals.
Travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.