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Senior Surveyor

DPR Construction
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 May 2026

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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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Basic Qualifications

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 interiors layout, and establishing benchmarks.

  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD.

  • Desire to learn, implement emerging technologies, and spread awareness of real solutions.

Bonus Qualifications (Preferred but not required)

  • 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 DroneDeploy, StructionSite, 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.

Required Education

  • Minimum 10+ years of hands-on construction or surveying experience.

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