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Field Surveyor

Elmington
  • Nashville, Tennessee
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    Elmington Construction is a Nashville-based general contractor and construction management company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services with a partnership approach. We specialize in affordable and multi-family housing and have completed 36 projects with 17 more under construction in states across the US.
     
    Our experienced leadership team understands market dynamics and has refined our processes to minimize typical construction conflicts, delivering exceptional results that provide clients confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey with the Elmington family.
     
    All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington Construction.
     
    Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships
     
    POSITION SUMMARY:
     
    The Field Surveyor supports multifamily construction projects by providing site layout, establishing survey control, and verifying subcontractor installation to ensure work is performed in accordance with project plans and required tolerances. Using professional surveying equipment, the Field Surveyor establishes reference points, confirms elevations and alignments, and documents as-built conditions.

    This role works closely with superintendents, project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to maintain layout accuracy, identify discrepancies between drawings and field conditions, and support efficient construction progress.
     

    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
    • Accuracy & Precision
    • Surveying & Technical Proficiency
    • Problem Solving
    • Field Communication
    • Strong math skills including geometry and basic trigonometry
    • Ability to overlay civil plans with CAD
    • Ability to find potential busts/issues in Civil drawings before construction commences
    • Ability to work outdoors on active construction sites in varying conditions
    • Ability to travel
     
    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
    Plans, Layout & Verification
    • Establish by syncing with 3rd party survey team to maintain project control points and benchmarks, and working with Site contractor to ensure consistent elevations
    • Read and interpret civil drawings, grading plans, and construction documents to understand critical elevations, grades, and layout requirements
    • Proactively review civil drawings to identify potential conflicts, discrepancies, or issues (“busts”) prior to construction commencing
    • Utilize CAD files and digital models to support layout and identify potential conflicts between drawings and field conditions
    • Overlay civil drawings with CAD data to identify potential grading or location conflicts
    • Understand and maintain project survey control, ensuring all survey teams are aligned on established benchmarks and control elevations
    • Transfer and verify control elevations across the site as buildings progress vertically
    • Perform field layout including slab edges, curbs, sidewalks, and other site elements as needed in coordination with the survey subcontractor
    • Spot-check grades, elevations, and setbacks during civil construction to verify work aligns with design intent and plan requirements
    • Identify and communicate potential grading, elevation, or location conflicts to the superintendent and project team
    • Utilize the RFI process when field conditions or adjustments differ from the project documents
    • Proficient in Autocad and Carlson software including GPS and Total Station surveying equipment
    Field Coordination
    • Participate in preconstruction and layout planning discussions
    • Coordinate with field team to stay ahead of points needed to keep the job moving
    • Communicate discrepancies between plans and field conditions
    • Assist project teams in resolving layout conflicts or design issues
    • Maintain strong working relationships with civil contractors and 3rd party surveyors
    • Mentor & train project field personnel on grades, elevations, and accurate layout
    Survey Documentation
    • Maintain accurate survey data, layout files, and field records
    • Prepare basic sketches, markups, and reports documenting layout and as-built conditions
    • Organize and store survey information 
    Safety & Equipment
    • Operate and maintain surveying equipment including total stations and GPS/GNSS systems
    • Follow all company safety policies and maintain safe working practices on active job sites
    • Ensure survey equipment is properly calibrated and protected
    MISC
    • Successfully plans in anticipation of jobsite needs, as this position requires helping 2-3 jobsites
    • Follows and promotes all guidelines, policies, and procedures established by Elmington Construction​
    The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

    SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:
    • Experience in construction surveying, site layout, or a related field 
    • Experience reviewing & operating digital plans or operations of CAD Designs
    • Proficient in reading & interpreting civil, structural, and architectural drawings
    ​
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    • Must be able to work outside on construction site including all types of weather (extremes of hot/cold)
    • You will be working in a temporary facility/structure located at one of the many jobs you are assisting. 
    • Able to stand; balance; stoop and kneel; etc (physical activities associated with construction sites)
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
    • You frequently work near moving mechanical parts. You occasionally work in high, precarious places and are occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. You should be able to recognize these hazards or potential hazards a react accordingly to protect the workforce and provide OSHA compliant safeguards
     
    TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
    Position requires regular regional travel to support 2-3 active jobsites, with occasional out-of-town travel as project needs arise.
     
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    The Elmington Construction Experience

    At Elmington Construction, we foster an entrepreneurial mindset, compensating for the value our team members bring to the table. We provide an environment that encourages room for advancement and career succession, recognizing and rewarding contributions to our collective success. With a team collaboration ethos, constant improvement is not just encouraged but embedded in our culture, offering autonomy to individuals who thrive on innovation.

    Elmington Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

    This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNashville, Tennessee
    Websitehttps://oneelmington.com

    Skills

    • Architectural Servicesunmatched
    • Benchmarkingunmatched
    • Building Surveyingunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Drawingsunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Construction Supportunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Depth Perceptionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • GPS (Global Positioning System)unmatched
    • Geometryunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Multi-Family Buildingsunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Project Controlunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Surveyingunmatched
    • Trigonometryunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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