Company
Construction
FieldSurveyor
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“Field Surveyor. Skills: Field surveying, Structural steel, Layout, Measurement. Utilize surveying equipment to collect accurate field data. Establish building control lines, column placement, and anchor rod locations”
What You'll Achieve.
collect accurate field data; ensure proper alignment and placement; maintain plumbness and structural accuracy
Industry & Context.
Ability to travel regularly, Comfortable working at heights, Field-Based position, Occasional attendance at office or shop locations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in structural steel erection or field surveying, Experience surveying slopes, grades, and layout for structural/misc. metals, Proficiency with total station or similar surveying equipment, Understanding of AISC standards for building alignment and orientation, Ability to travel regularly to job sites across the region, Comfortable working at heights (aerial lifts, elevated steel floors), attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, Good communication skills, ability to work with teams onsite
What You'll Do.
Utilize surveying equipment to collect accurate field data
Establish building control lines
and anchor rod locations
and produce as-built drawings
Support steel erection by ensuring proper alignment and placement
Coordinate with other trades to maintain plumbness and structural accuracy
Assist with installation of structural and miscellaneous steel
Promote and follow safety practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with other trades; work with teams onsite
Communication Scope
Good communication skills
Full Job Description
## Description Construction Layout & Survey Technician Location: Virginia or Maryland Position Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Compensation: Starting at $30.00/hour; higher pay available depending on experience and technical background Position Summary A growing construction and steel installation team is seeking a skilled field professional to support structural and miscellaneous steel projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This role focuses on field layout, measurement verification, alignment support, and construction surveying activities on active job sites. The ideal candidate has prior experience working around structural steel erection projects and is comfortable operating survey equipment in fast-paced construction environments. ## Primary Responsibilities Utilize surveying equipment to collect accurate field data for construction use Establish building control lines, column placement, and anchor rod locations Verify elevations, alignment of embeds, and produce as-built drawings Support steel erection by ensuring proper alignment and placement Coordinate with other trades to maintain plumbness and structural accuracy Assist with installation of structural and miscellaneous steel (stairs, shafts, etc.) Use tools and software such as Trimble, Bluebeam, CAD, and Microsoft Office Promote and follow strong safety practices on all job sites ## Qualifications 3+ years of experience in structural steel erection or field surveying Experience surveying slopes, grades, and layout for structural/misc. metals Proficiency with total station or similar surveying equipment Understanding of AISC standards for building alignment and orientation Ability to travel regularly to job sites across the region Comfortable working at heights (aerial lifts, elevated steel floors) Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Good communication skills and ability to work with teams onsite ## Benefits & Perks Company vehicle and gas card for travel Opportunity to work on diver
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