Construction Surveyor – Harper GC

Title of the Job: Construction Surveyor

Location: Greenville, SC

Job Description: Summary/Objective: Promotes the company mission statement from within as an entry level position in the field applying construction technology to enhance project profitability and schedule goals.Essential Functions:Initial Site Coordination:

• Aid project team/surveyor in locating site control according to company specifications to maximize usefulness &longevity of control points throughout project.
• Work with virtual building manager to establish layout model, acquire survey coordinates, and validate site control with robotic total station.
• Perform level loops and/or traverse loops to verify control elevations and coordinates.
• Confirm existing grades with UAV mapping and ground control points.
• Provide Surveying Equipment guidance/training to field staff as needed for day-to-day layout operations including standard operating procedures, troubleshooting, and proper care & maintenance.

Ongoing Site Coordination:

• Review, verify, and help identify resolutions to project coordination issues related to grade and/or layout on all projects sites as needed during construction.
• Site/Building Layout on all project sites as needed during construction.
• Create and publish layout points from contract documents in coordination with the Virtual Building Coordinator (when applicable) for project teams.
• Site documentation with UAV and/or total station as-builts for project milestones.
• Assist project teams with transferring site control to building control with robotic total station.
• Draft As-Built deliverables

Equipment Maintenance:

• Periodically inspect virtual building field equipment including drones, total stations, GNSS rovers, scanners, etc. on job sites.

Trade Coordination:

• Build up trade partners knowledge of BIM technologies and seek to expand their capabilities.
• Perform quality control checks with robotic total station and/or drone overlays and work with team to address issues.

Competencies:

• Experience in surveying, layout, robotic total stations strongly preferred.
• Higher math and reasoning ability.
• Knowledge in Autodesk, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and or Revit.
• Knowledge of basic construction processes and procedures.
• Possess strong problem-solving abilities.
• Develop and maintain positive customer/Client satisfaction.
• Improve personal professional growth and education.
• Demonstrate positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness.

Supervisory Responsibilities: BIM Intern/Co-opWork Environment: The Construction Surveyor works in the field, working at a desk, either sitting or standing, or a combination of the two, depending on preference.Physical Demands:

• Required to work in a variety of conditions relative to the construction jobsite environments and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, as assigned.
• Weather and climate conditions will vary throughout the progress of a project and the superintendent must be able to inspect all ongoing construction activities over the duration of the assigned project.
• This role requires walking over varied terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Lifting requirements vary from minimal loads to heavy; but help is always available with heavier loads.
• Inspection for quality, consistency and completeness of work frequently requires climbing ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
• Regular driving to multiple projects sites will be necessary. Must be able to manage sitting and driving for extended periods.
• Driving a company-owned vehicle is required to perform duties. A valid state-issued license, satisfactory motor vehicle record, safe driving behavior, and adherence to our Driving and Truck Policy are required.

Travel Required: Travel requirements are based on project need. Daily travel to and from various project sites throughout Harper’s service area is a primary job assignment. There may be a business need for overnight stays when working on a project some distance from your assigned office or your home.Education and Experience:

• A degree in Engineering, Surveying, or equivalent surveying experience.
• Minimum 1 Surveying or project engineering experience– Intern BIM Coordinator, Entry Level Field Engineer, Entry Level Project Engineer, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications Drafting and computer skills desirable.
• Demonstrate experience in required software. (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment, problem‐solving ability, self-starting, and ability to prioritize based on relevant factors.
• Experience with self‐performed scopes of work a plus.
• Civil Engineering a plus.
• Ability to travel frequently to job sites required.

Additional Eligibility Requirements: NoneWork Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: Authorized to work in the United States.

Company Name: Harper GC

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