Job Posting: Construction Surveyor & GPS Specialist
Company: Acuff Enterprises, Inc.
Location: Cordova, TN
Position: Construction Surveyor & GPS Specialist
Employment Type: Full-time
About Us
Acuff Enterprises, Inc is a leading heavy civil contractor in western Tennessee since 1975. We partner with our clients to deliver the most complex projects on time, under budget, and to the highest standards.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Construction Surveyor/GPS Specialist to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring precision and accuracy in site control, layout, grade checking, and machine control for various construction projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in surveying, construction layout, GPS technology, and drone flight operations, with a strong background in heavy civil and highway construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform topographic, boundary, construction staking, and control surveys using conventional and GPS techniques.
- Conduct site control surveys to establish precise reference points and markers for construction projects.
- Perform site layout duties, including staking for roads, utilities, and other project elements.
- Execute grade checking activities to verify elevations and adherence to project specifications.
- Implement and manage machine grade control systems, ensuring efficient earthmoving and construction operations.
- Build and manage GPS files, including data collection, processing, and organization.
- Read and interpret construction plans and specifications to ensure projects are built to design.
- Troubleshoot and solve problems related to GPS equipment operation and repair.
- Maintain survey records, GPS, and CAD files, and prepare site audit documents (as-builts).
- Operate and maintain surveying equipment, including data collectors and GPS systems.
- Conduct drone flights for aerial surveying and data collection.
- Train and support field personnel on GPS technology and procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in construction layout and surveying.
- Experience with heavy civil projects, earthwork, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water line stakeout.
- Proficiency with Trimble GPS systems and Trimble Business Center software.
- Proficient in creating and managing machine and data collector files for projects.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office and various software tools.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a detail-oriented, safety-conscious mindset.
- Ability to read and comprehend contract documents, plans, and specifications.
- Post-secondary training degree in surveying or a closely related field is a plus.
- PLS/RLS preferred but not required.
- Must be physically able to perform fieldwork, including walking jobsites, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Company provided vehicle.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience to marianne@acuffenterprises.com with the subject line "Construction Surveyor/GPS Specialist Application."
Acuff Enterprises, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Yearly bonus
Physical setting:
- Construction site
- Office
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Surveyor License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Memphis, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person