Construction Surveyor

Founded in 1972, Saunders Construction provides integrated construction management, general contracting(CM/GC) and commercial real estate development services to a variety of market types in the Rocky Mountain region. Our values are why we exist and the cornerstone of all our decisions. Our reputation and relationships are based on Care, Collaboration, Commitment and Community. Ranked as one of the largest contractors in Colorado, Saunders has over $8 billion in successful projects encompassing a diverse portfolio of work across 18 market types.

In addition, Saunders is dedicated to corporate social responsibility (CSR). CSR at Saunders recognizes that investing in our people, focusing on safety, improving business processes, and reducing environmental impact adds value in our industry.

Position Title Construction Surveyor

Classification FLSA Exempt

Salary Range $85,000.00 to $95,000.00

Reports to Survey Manager

Position Type Full-Time

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability

Purpose of the Role

The Construction Surveyor position consists of high volume commercial/residential builder services including but not limited to multi-level building staking, foundation staking, civil staking, as-built collecting and form checks as directed by the Manager of the Self Perform Survey department.

Functions / Duties

• Utilize robotic total stations.
• Utilize GPS with local VRS system as well as local base set ups.
• Using an auto level to set and define elevations.
• Perform daily downloads of data collector files with a daily report to the Survey Manager.
• Collect and code data for topographic, utility, structural monitoring, boundary, other types of surveys.
• Setting high accuracy control through resection or multi turned angles.
• Prepare field notes, sketches, and photos.
• Adhere to company protocols for maintenance and upkeep of survey equipment and vehicles.
• Assist self-perform department in developing and maintaining survey department. Assist self-perform division.
• Work closely with Saunders BIM department to utilize concrete lift drawings and models for self-perform concrete layout

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Qualifications / Experience

• An equivalent combination of 5 years+ education and experience as a party chief preferred.
• Wide range of experience in topographic/boundary survey and construction layout.
• Must be knowledgeable with the operation of survey instruments including electronic robotic total station, digital level, GPS equipment, GPR, 3D laser scanner, and data collectors.
• Knowledge of civil and structural layout.
• Large project survey including commercial high rise, campus style apartments, senior living, retail and infrastructure projects a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Trimble Business Center a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.

Physical Demands

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position:

• Spends approximately 70% of the time sitting, and 30% of the time either standing or walking while on the job.
• Occasionally
  * lifts up to 50 lbs, when moving project binders, office supplies or files, and may stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance while performing these same functions.
• Occasionally required to climb, crawl, stoop and negotiate ladders, stairs or other routes at and within project sites in order to fulfill duties.
• Constantly uses verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as E-Mail, telephone and text.
• Constantly employs eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery such as computer keyboard.
• Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to travel to project sites and observe/verify project progress in addition to operating automated office equipment.

Constantly - Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

Frequently - Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Occasionally - Activity exists less the 1/3 of the time.

While performing the duties of this job, the…