Senior Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking to fill a key role in Raleigh as the Senior Surveyor. The successful candidate will take ownership of building control/layout, and support reality capture, laser scanning, UAV operations and other applications across the business units in the Southeast region.

Responsibilities

* Lead survey, building control, and layout services across Raleigh-Durham and designated projects.

* Enhance surveying & layout activities with robotic total stations, GNSS, and GPS to support building control, self-perform work, field validation, quality control and quality assurance.

* Support planning & execution of reality capture services utilizing terrestrial laser scanning and UAV/photogrammetry tools to capture, process, and document existing and as-built conditions of interior and exterior spaces.

* Plan, manage and deliver consistent activities for multiple construction projects.

* Support on-site construction team efforts in the implementation of field VDC applications, processes, and deliverables; support setup of BIM to Field equipment and/or software.

* Support project teams and VDC engineers on the utilization and analysis of reality capture deliverables (point clouds, meshes, 360 photos, etc.).

* Manage licensed 3rd party surveyors and subsurface exploration activities. Verify their work.

* Plan and execute field survey activities in accordance with required standards.

* Develop and lead surveying and layout training programs, mentor project personnel, and promote field technology and VDC adoption.

* Collaborate with local and remote teams to streamline workflows and automate data processing.

* Develop and improve current workflows.

* Teach and spread knowledge across the business unit through one-on-one trainings, group trainings, webinars, and symposiums.

* Oversee equipment and asset management, ensuring firmware is up-to-date and resources are efficiently allocated.

* Assist with the allocation of resources and management of personnel.

Basic Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented individual that will relish performing in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with ability to multi-task, produce quality deliverables, and meet project-based deadlines. The successful candidate will have:

* Ability to work in a flat-organization environment that requires transparency, team collaboration, leading by influencing, and socialization of initiatives.

* Ability to manage, train, and develop new and existing team members.

* Experience building and leading teams.

* Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and listening.

* Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

* Proficient with allocating and scheduling job duties to others.

* Collaborate and understand complex processes and produce solutions to them.

* Understand, communicate, and explain technical processes/programs to everyday users

* Position requires lifting and carrying moderately heavy equipment (25lbs+), climbing ladders and occasionally scanning crawl spaces and enclosed ceilings.

* Position requires being on feet for long periods of time.

* Flexible hours with early start times as needed, including occasional night or weekend work.

* Open to travel within the Southeast region, although primarily located in Raleigh-Durham.

* Ability to plan and execute multiple projects.

* Able to read and understand construction documents, shop drawings and plans.

* Expert in performing traverses, establishing building control, transferring control for interiors layout, and establishing benchmarks.

* Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD.

* Desire to learn, implement emerging technologies, and spread awareness of real solutions.

Bonus Qualifications (Preferred but not required)

* 3D scanning hardware and software knowledge with implementation experience in construction industry

* Proficient in Autodesk Recap, Leica Register 360, and/or Leica Cyclone software packages.

* Proficient in Drone Deploy, Struction Site, and/or other photogrammetry post-processing software packages

* Experience with concrete GPR systems and deliverables

* FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Certification or ability to obtain in the first 6 months.

Required Education

* Minimum 10+ years of hands-on construction or surveying experience.

* Minimum 5+ years of surveying and implementation of robotic total stations in construction.

* Associates Degree or Bachelors' Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or similar field is a plus.

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DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

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