Project Surveyor

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames isan employee-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader.

Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top
65 general contractor.

The Project Surveyor willlead field layout, data collection, and machine control support for highway heavy constructionprojectsat Ames Construction. In this role, you will act as a key technical link between design and execution, managing everything from earthwork quantity takeoffstodrone-based survey workflows. The ideal candidate brings at least 3 years of field experience, a deepproficiencyin

Trimble technology, and a commitment tomaintainingrigorous safety and QA/QC standards while collaborating with project engineers and owners.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Championa strong safety culture by ensuring all surveying activitiesareperformed in compliance with company, state, and federal safety standards.

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and inspectors.

• Develop andmaintainpositive working relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and internal team members.

• Interpret and apply project plans, specifications, and digital models to accurately layout grades,alignments, elevations, and offsets.

• Operate andmaintainjobsitesurvey equipment.

• Provide quality assurance, quality control,and technical support for machine control systems used in grading operations.

• Perform earthwork quantity takeoffs from field survey data.

• Collect and documentaccurateas-built data for payment quantities, compliance reporting, and final records.

• Maintain organized survey files, field notes, calibration records, and project documentation.

• Participate in project meetings and provide survey updates as needed.

• Perform other duties as appropriately assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering,Surveying,or Construction Management, or equivalentfieldexperience.

• 3 or more years' experience inheavy highway construction.

• RPLS,CST III/IV license,or equivalent field experience is preferred.

• FAA part 107licenseand familiarity with drone survey workflows or the ability to obtain a license and quickly learn.

• Must be competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft
  365 suiteand Bluebeam.

• Basic familiarity with office survey workflows - Trimble business center or Civil 3D

• Must have strong knowledge and experience of the fundamentals of surveying, as well as familiarity with Trimble's suite of civil construction field equipment and software.

• Strong communicationskillsbothwritten and oral.

• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Must have a positive attitude andpossessexcellent motivational skills.

• Time Management, organization, and prioritization skills are crucial.

• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

• Travelcan berequiredwith this position within the United States.
  
  This projectis located in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
  
  Subsequent projects will be nationally based.

• Work is primarily performed on activeconstructionjobsites, including highways, roadways, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and dust.

• Position requires walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting in a construction environment.

• Frequent interaction with heavy equipment, moving machinery, traffic, and construction hazards; strict adherence to safety protocols is required.

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory at all job sites.

• Work is additionally done in an office environment - extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist,stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.

People are the most important asset at Ames Construction. Ames' non-craft benefits package is designed so that our team members flourish, with medical, dental, and vision (all at one low premium), voluntary benefits, generous retirement benefits, and company holidays and paid time off. Please see the Benefits section of our Careers page for more information.

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required ofthe employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities and activities may change at any…