Construction Surveyor

Who We Are:

For over 35 years, ISC has provided safe, high quality electrical, instrumentation and controls solutions to global leading industrial manufacturers. With offices in Baton Rouge, Beaumont, Houston, Corpus Christi, and Columbus as well as job sites around the country, ISC has grown our team as high 3,000 associates and offers full-service engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions throughout the United States.

Full job description

At ISC, we are seeking a Construction Surveyor to join our Mission Critical Group in the Canton, Mississippi area. Our Construction Surveyor will play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficiency in project execution. We are looking for a dedicated professional to support our field teams in establishing and maintaining precise layout and control throughout construction projects.

Summary:

The Construction Surveyor is responsible for establishing and maintaining horizontal and vertical control on construction sites, ensuring precise layout of structural components, partitions, equipment, paving, and exterior improvements. This role supports field operations by utilizing surveying technology, proactively identifying conflicts, and coordinating project needs to prevent delays and maintain cost and schedule efficiency. The Construction Surveyor reports to the Construction Surveyor Manager and works closely with Project Superintendents to facilitate successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Promote a positive safety culture through proactive observations, conversations, and coaching.
• Utilize field engineering and layout technology to ensure accurate construction layout and alignment.
• Set up and operate surveying equipment, including Trimble or similar total stations, GPS systems, and laser levels.
• Read and interpret blueprints, AutoCAD drawings, and project specifications to ensure accurate layout.
• Perform layout verification for concrete foundations, paving, structural components, and vertical concrete elements.
• Identify potential conflicts in construction documents and provide proactive solutions to prevent errors.
• Work closely with project teams to anticipate and coordinate layout needs, ensuring construction progress remains on schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of survey data, layout points, and field adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and ISC’s quality control requirements.
• Assist with training field personnel on surveying procedures and equipment use as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Project Superintendent.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Construction Management, Survey Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in commercial construction surveying or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
• • Proficiency with surveying equipment such as Trimble, GPS systems, total stations, and laser levels.
  • Experience in AutoCAD and blueprint reading required.
  • Knowledge of layout techniques for foundations, paving, and vertical concrete structures preferred.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• • Strong communication and leadership abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with project teams and craft workers.
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Work is primarily outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions, water, dust, dirt, grease, paint fumes, chemicals, and equipment noise.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required. Work hours coincide with job site and office schedules.

Other Information:

• Excellent wages and complete benefits package.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• ISC evaluates and hires applicants for employment based exclusively upon the applicant’s merit. No applicant will ever be required to pay money (or any other form of compensation) to an ISC employee in order to be hired by or considered for employment with ISC.
• This announcement is not intended to be a complete listing of all similar, miscellaneous, or incidental, duties, which may be required from day-to-day. ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept and expects all associates to perform other job requirements.
• Per-diem is available.