Project Surveyor

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are thereasonwe continue to succeed.

We are a full-service,heavy civil and industrial contractorbuildingcritical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines,dams,rail, andmore.

Ourteams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving,and the country connected.

At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership
. That means welook outfor one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.

Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision , we do what we say we will do, push throughchallengesand deliver workwe’reproud of.

When you join Ames,you’rejoining a company built for long-term success—where skilled people, strong teams,and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.

The Project Surveyor willlead field layout, data collection, and machine control support for highway heavy constructionprojectsat Ames Construction. In this role, you will act as a key technical link between design and execution, managing everything from earthwork quantity takeoffstodrone-based survey workflows. The ideal candidate brings at least 3 years of field experience, a deepproficiencyin

Trimble technology, and a commitment tomaintainingrigorous safety and QA/QC standards while collaborating with project engineers and owners.

• Championa strong safety culture by ensuring all surveying activitiesareperformed in compliance with company, state, and federal safety standards.

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and inspectors.

• Develop andmaintainpositive working relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and internal team members.

• Interpret and apply project plans, specifications, and digital models to accurately layout grades,alignments, elevations, and offsets.

• Operate andmaintainjobsitesurvey equipment.

• Provide quality assurance, quality control,and technical support for machine control systems used in grading operations.

• Perform earthwork quantity takeoffs from field survey data.

• Collect and documentaccurateas-built data for payment quantities, compliance reporting, and final records.

• Maintain organized survey files, field notes, calibration records, and project documentation.

• Participate in project meetings and provide survey updates as needed.

• Perform other duties as appropriately assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering,Surveying,or Construction Management, or equivalentfieldexperience.

• 3 or more years’ experience inheavy highway construction.

• RPLS,CST III/IV license,or equivalent field experience is preferred.

• FAA part 107licenseand familiarity with drone survey workflows or the ability to obtain a license and quickly learn.

• Must be competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft
  365 suiteand Bluebeam.

• Basic familiarity with office survey workflows – Trimble business center or Civil 3D

• Must have strong knowledge and experience of the fundamentals of surveying, as well as familiarity with Trimble’s suite of civil construction field equipment and software.

• Strong communicationskillsbothwritten and oral.

• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Must have a positive attitude andpossessexcellent motivational skills.

• Time Management, organization, and prioritization skills are crucial.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

• Travelcan berequiredwith this position within the United States.
  
  This projectis located in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
  
  Subsequent projects will be nationally based.

• Work is primarily performed on activeconstructionjobsites, including highways, roadways, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and dust.

• Position requires walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting in a construction environment.

• Frequent interaction with heavy…