Project Surveyor

Full-Time | In Person | Travel to Multiple Project Sites

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B. Ballard Construction

Founded in 1978, our company has established itself as a leading construction firm specializing in diverse projects across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, we deliver exceptional results that meet the highest industry standards and client expectations.

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B. Ballard Construction Company is a leading General Contractor and Construction Manager serving the Mid-Atlantic region. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional commercial, institutional, federal, healthcare, education, hospitality, and municipal construction projects.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Surveyor to join our growing team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of project layout, field verification, and as-built documentation from project start through completion. If you are detail-oriented, technically skilled, and enjoy working both independently and alongside construction professionals in the field, we'd like to hear from you.

As a Construction Surveyor, you will:

• Perform construction staking and layout for commercial construction projects.
• Verify survey control, dimensions, elevations, and project layout.
• Complete field calculations for layout, grades, and material quantities.
• Prepare accurate as-built documentation and reports.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Total Stations
• GPS Survey Equipment (preferred)
• Utilize AutoCAD and survey-related software to support project layout and documentation.
• Review project drawings and calculations to ensure field accuracy.
• Prepare technical calculations, reports, sketches, and documentation.
• Communicate layout information clearly with project teams.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Quality Control Managers, and field personnel.
• Attend project meetings and provide progress updates.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of surveying experience
  , preferably within commercial construction.
• Working knowledge of construction surveying principles including:
• Layout and staking
• Topographic surveys
• Field calculations
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Experience using Total Stations, survey levels, and related field equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining excellent communication with project teams.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with GPS layout systems.
• AutoCAD and survey software proficiency.

• Frequently stand, walk, and use hands and arms throughout the workday.
• Occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel between project locations.

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B. Ballard, you'll join a team that values collaboration, integrity, quality craftsmanship, and professional growth. We offer long-term career opportunities with a respected company that has been building throughout the Mid-Atlantic for decades.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program
• Stable, Long-Term Commercial Construction Projects

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: In Person (Virginia Beach, VA and multiple project locations)
• Driver's License: Required
• Travel: Local travel to project sites required

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B. Ballard Construction Company is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and post-offer drug screening.

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B. Ballard Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.