Senior Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking to fill a key role in Raleigh as the Senior Surveyor
. The successful candidate will take ownership of building control/layout, and support reality capture, laser scanning, UAV operations and other applications across the business units in the Southeast region.

• Lead survey, building control, and layout services across Raleigh-Durham and designated projects.
• Enhance surveying & layout activities with robotic total stations, GNSS, and GPS to support building control, self-perform work, field validation, quality control and quality assurance.
• Support planning & execution of reality capture services utilizing terrestrial laser scanning and UAV/photogrammetry tools to capture, process, and document existing and as-built conditions of interior and exterior spaces.
• Plan, manage and deliver consistent activities for multiple construction projects.
• Support on-site construction team efforts in the implementation of field VDC applications, processes, and deliverables; support setup of BIM to Field equipment and/or software.
• Support project teams and VDC engineers on the utilization and analysis of reality capture deliverables (point clouds, meshes, 360 photos, etc.).
• Manage licensed 3rd party surveyors and subsurface exploration activities. Verify their work.
• Plan and execute field survey activities in accordance with required standards.
• Develop and lead surveying and layout training programs, mentor project personnel, and promote field technology and VDC adoption.
• Collaborate with local and remote teams to streamline workflows and automate data processing.
• Develop and improve current workflows.
• Teach and spread knowledge across the business unit through one-on-one trainings, group trainings, webinars, and symposiums.
• Oversee equipment and asset management, ensuring firmware is up-to-date and resources are efficiently allocated.
• Assist with the allocation of resources and management of personnel.

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented individual that will relish performing in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with ability to multi-task, produce quality deliverables, and meet project-based deadlines. The successful candidate will have:

• Ability to work in a flat-organization environment that requires transparency, team collaboration, leading by influencing, and socialization of initiatives.
• Ability to manage, train, and develop new and existing team members.
• Experience building and leading teams.
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and listening.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Proficient with allocating and scheduling job duties to others.
• Collaborate and understand complex processes and produce solutions to them.
• Understand, communicate, and explain technical processes/programs to everyday users.
• Position requires lifting and carrying moderately heavy equipment (25lbs+), climbing ladders and occasionally scanning crawl spaces and enclosed ceilings.
• Position requires being on feet for long periods of time.
• Flexible hours with early start times as needed, including occasional night or weekend work.
• Open to travel within the Southeast region, although primarily located in Raleigh-Durham.
• Ability to plan and execute multiple projects.
• Able to read and understand construction documents, shop drawings and plans.
• Expert in performing traverses, establishing building control, transferring control for interior layout, and establishing benchmarks.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD.
• Desire to learn, implement emerging technologies, and spread awareness of real solutions.

• 3D scanning hardware and software knowledge with implementation experience in construction industry
• Proficient in Autodesk Recap, Leica Register 360, and/or Leica Cyclone software packages.
• Proficient in Drone Deploy, Struction Site, and/or other photogrammetry post-processing software packages
• Experience with concrete GPR systems and deliverables
• FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Certification or ability to obtain in the first 6 months.

• Minimum 10+ years of hands‑on construction or surveying experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of surveying and implementation of robotic total stations in construction.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or similar field is a plus.