Project Surveyor

SAM Construction Group is a fully integrated Developer/Builder of multifamily residential and luxury homes.

The survey technician will be responsible for collecting, monitoring, recording, and analyzing data related to geographic information systems (GIS), land surveying, and construction surveying on a project basis. This position will also consist of quality control by monitoring staking and ensuring trades are paying attention to staking provided by the third-party surveying company. Will train and support ideal candidate in obtaining their Professional Land Surveyor license.

• Conducting field surveys:
  Conduct field surveys to collect data on land topography, boundaries, and other features using surveying equipment such as total stations, GPS, and digital levels.
• Observe:
  Monitor construction operations for compliance with contract provisions, drawings, and specifications
• Staking:
  Considerable amount of knowledge in construction staking
• Recording data:
  The technician is responsible for recording survey data accurately using field notes, sketches, and digital tools.
• Data analysis: A survey technician is responsible for analyzing survey data to create maps, charts, and other graphical representations of land features.
• GIS data management:
  The technician is responsible for managing and maintaining GIS data related to land surveying and construction surveying operations.
• Equipment maintenance: A survey technician is responsible for maintaining surveying equipment and ensuring it is in good working order.
• Communication:
  The technician is responsible for communicating survey data and findings to surveyors, engineers, and other project team members.
• Safety compliance: A survey technician is responsible for complying with safety regulations and ensuring a safe work environment.
• Other related duties as assigned

• Able to read and understand project blueprints
• Ability to use surveying/layout equipment such as Leica, Top Con or Trimble
• Geography skills, including understanding maps and landmarks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and providing feedback
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Valid driver s license is required.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the land development/land survey industry
• Associate degree in Survey, geography, architectural or civil engineering preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with GPS survey equipment such as Leica, Trimble, Top Con, robotic Total Stations. Additional beneficial experience would be laser scanning and heavy equipment GPS systems.
• Experience with drone surveys would also be beneficial.

• Ability to handle physical labor and strenuous tasks.
• Able to stand and walk project site for extended period of times.
• Regularly talk and/or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Occasionally required to but not limited to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move at least 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Must be able to safely climb ladders while carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments and on concrete floors.

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid vacation | Sick
• Paid Holidays
• Work boot allowance

Phoenix, Arizona

The SAM Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.