Field Surveyor Technician

SAM Construction Group is a development/builder specializing in apartment buildings and spec luxury homes. Our team is passionate about creating high-quality, innovative residential projects that combine style, functionality, and attention to detail. We value professionalism, collaboration, and a workplace where every team member can contribute to building something exceptional.

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Field Survey Technician to support our luxury residential construction and land development projects.

The successful candidate will assist with field surveying operations, construction staking, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, site measurements, and elevation control.

This individual will work closely with our Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, construction managers, project managers, architects, engineers, and field personnel to ensure accurate surveying information and precise construction layouts.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, understands the importance of accuracy, and maintains the highest standards of professionalism, reliability, and safety.

• Perform field surveying activities under the direction of a licensed surveyor.
• Collect accurate field measurements and survey data.
• Assist with boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Locate and verify existing property monuments, benchmarks, and control points.
• Record field observations, measurements, and survey information.
• Assist with establishing horizontal and vertical control points.
• Maintain organized and accurate field notes and documentation.

• Perform construction staking for residential homes and site improvements.
• Assist with establishing building corners, foundation locations, setbacks, and property lines.
• Set stakes and reference points for grading, excavation, utilities, driveways, and retaining walls.
• Establish and verify elevations and benchmarks.
• Assist with finished floor elevation and foundation layout verification.
• Coordinate with construction superintendents and subcontractors to ensure accurate site layouts.
• Identify discrepancies between construction drawings and existing field conditions.

• Operate GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic total stations, digital levels, and other surveying instruments.
• Utilize data collectors and electronic field equipment.
• Assist with transferring field data into surveying and CAD software.
• Maintain, calibrate, and properly care for surveying equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment and data collection issues.
• Maintain accurate digital records and field documentation.

• Coordinate daily surveying activities with project managers and construction teams.
• Communicate site conditions and potential surveying issues promptly.
• Assist with verifying building locations and construction elevations.
• Support field inspections and as-built surveying.
• Work efficiently across multiple construction projects and job sites.
• Meet project schedules and respond to changing field priorities.

• Verify measurements and field data for accuracy.
• Follow established surveying procedures and quality-control standards.
• Identify and report discrepancies or potential layout errors.
• Maintain professional field documentation.
• Follow company safety policies and construction site requirements.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles, and tools in excellent condition.
• Demonstrate professionalism when working with clients, contractors, and project teams.

• 5-7+ years of professional field surveying experience preferred.
• Experience in residential construction, land development, or civil construction preferred.
• Knowledg…