Project Surveyor
Ames ConstructionAbout the role
Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.
We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.
Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.
When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.
The Project Surveyor will lead field layout, data collection, and machine control support for highway heavy construction projects at Ames Construction. In this role, you will act as a key technical link between design and execution, managing everything from earthwork quantity takeoffs to drone-based survey workflows. The ideal candidate brings at least 3 years of field experience, a deep proficiency in Trimble technology, and a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety and QA/QC standards while collaborating with project engineers and owners.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all surveying activities are performed in compliance with company, state, and federal safety standards.
Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and inspectors.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and internal team members.
Interpret and apply project plans, specifications, and digital models to accurately layout grades, alignments, elevations, and offsets.
Operate and maintain jobsite survey equipment.
Provide quality assurance, quality control, and technical support for machine control systems used in grading operations.
Perform earthwork quantity takeoffs from field survey data.
Collect and document accurate as-built data for payment quantities, compliance reporting, and final records.
Maintain organized survey files, field notes, calibration records, and project documentation.
Participate in project meetings and provide survey updates as needed.
Perform other duties as appropriately assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction
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