Land Surveyor Senior

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor who is responsible for coordination and supervision of project-based survey/layout requirements. Youwill be r esponsible for executing and coordinating project-based survey activities across assigned projects, including preconstruction and design phase survey work, site setup and calibration, machine control support, drone operations, documentation, and daily survey coordination. Serves as an on-site survey resource, partnering with site leadership, Lead Surveyors, and project teams to support safe, accurate, and efficient survey execution aligned with project scope, schedule, and design intent

Support survey execution across multiple projects and provide survey coverage when project-specific resources are unavailable, while coordinating workload and priorities with site leadership and survey leadership.

Execute preconstruction and design phase survey activities planned by survey leadership, including drone flights, existing conditions data collection, site setup, calibration, control point coordination, and coordinate system validation.

Support project startup activities including equipment coordination, control point verification, site calibration, and communication of survey-related needs with project teams.

Coordinate daily survey activities leading crews of up to 10 surveyors. Must have a thorough understanding of project scope, attend daily project meetings, and support field operations through accurate survey execution.

Layout of site features including pads, access roads, utility structures, culverts, etc. Collaborate with project teams, contractors, trade partners, and field personnel to support accurate layout and construction execution consistent with design intent.

Support machine control operations, including GPS setup, design uploads, WorksManager setup, equipment tracking, general troubleshooting, and coordination of issue resolution with Lead Surveyors when needed.

Support utility installation activities through accurately staking offsets, pipe alignments, and structure layout.Accurately capture installed utilities through timely as-builts of pipe rim, invert, flared end, top of pipe, utility structures, etc.

Ability to read project plans, specifically those related to utility installation

Serve as a primary drone resource through flight operations, Propeller project site creation, target layout, and data processing

Participate in survey group meetings, training opportunities, mentorship sessions, and other initiatives that support development of survey capabilities and best practices.

Promote safety, quality, teamwork, and professional customer service consistent with Mortenson’s values and policies in all stakeholder interactions.

Ability to travel up to 100%

Associate or bachelor’s degree in related/applicable field or equivalent experience as a surveyor within the construction industry.

Experience in large scale utility installation

Minimum five years of previous survey experience.

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license not required

Computer skills in Bentley Inroads, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center or equivalent survey software

Ability to operate equipment including but not limited to total station, GPS, data collector, etc.

Computer skills in Bentley Inroads, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center or equivalent survey software

Ability to operate equipment including but not limited to total station, GPS, data collector, etc.

for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.).