Surveyor

Do you want to be part of an award-winning team? Come join Jacobsen – an employee-owned company that has spent the last 100 years working on our greatest passion – building the places where life happens. As a Surveyor, you will have an opportunity to work on some of the best projects in the market. As you do so, we’ll focus on your growth and development in the construction industry, offering on-the-job coaching and valuable experiences to enhance your skills and competencies. Along with all of our employee-owners, you’ll participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) that rewards your contributions and dedication. Jacobsen provides competitive pay along with stable work year round. If you would like to learn more about our passion, purpose, and history, click here.

Your Day to Day

• Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
• Review architectural, structural, civil, electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Operate builder level, transit, laser engineering instruments and Total Station system.
• Record the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
• Measure distance between survey points with steel or cloth tape or surveyor’s chain.
• Mark measuring points with keel (marking crayon), paint sticks, scratches, tacks, or stakes.
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
• Check surveying instruments in order to maintain their accuracy.
• Mark and adjust site layout staking for wall points and elevation.
• Establish grid lines and footing points on site for construction.
• Establish gridline and layout staking for interior gridlines throughout buildings, as well as onsite items such as curbs, gutters and planters.
• Determine final grade elevation for construction of slopes, building outlines and parking lots.
• Provide structure off sets and/or drawings; set up batter boards.
• Verify miscellaneous embeds, including anchor bolts, weld plates, etc.
• Create “as built” drawings, as necessary.
• Report to Survey Crew Superintendent findings in order to coordinate with work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with project.
• Perform necessary computations to complete survey work and assisting team members in their field work.
• Perform field layout for assigned sites
• Conduct research on projects, review client and government records to assist in determining construction placement
• Field data collection, setting horizontal and vertical controls, topographical surveys and construction stakeout.
• Compute and adjust angles, distances, bearings traverses and elevations.
• Interpret and compute field data, ensures that construction takes place to the dimensions and tolerances required.
• Maintains accurate survey and non-survey related records in the form of field notes, reports and sketches, maintains vertical and horizontal control notes in field books.
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position
• Performs other duties as determined and required by project need

How You Contribute

• Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.
• Must be committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others.
• Be dependable, report for work on time every day as required by the assigned project.
• Understand Jacobsen Construction’s expectations for quality.
• Adhering to company policies including safety policies.
• Cooperating with Foremen and others. Interacting with coworkers in a respectful manner and accepting correction and constructive criticism.
• Accomplishing work and helping others accomplish work by demonstrating proper methods and providing assistance when asked.
• Be responsible for company property entrusted to your care.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; certified training or education in surveying preferred.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.