Construction Surveyor

Construction Surveyor

LEMOINE, a Great Place to Work®-Certified company, is seeking a Construction Surveyor to join our Building Construction Group in Baton Rouge, LA area. At LEMOINE, we strive for excellence in construction while enhancing the lives of those we impact. We achieve this by upholding our Core Purpose and Core Values throughout our organization. Our Construction Surveyors 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.

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 include:

• 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 LEMOINE's quality control requirements.
• Assist with training field personnel on surveying procedures and equipment use as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Field Engineer Manager or Project Superintendent.

Qualifications include:

• 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 include:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

LEMOINE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applications regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, religion, national origin, or disability. Only job-related factors will be considered when assessing applicants' qualifications.