Structural Steel Field Surveyor
Qualdoc · Maryland or Virginia Field-Based · onsite
Structural Steel Field Surveyor
Location: Maryland or Virginia | Field-Based
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $30.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience
Position Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented Field Surveyor to support structural steel construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This position focuses on field measurements, layout verification, and alignment checks to help ensure steel components are installed accurately and meet project requirements.
The successful candidate will regularly travel to construction sites, work alongside steel erection crews and other trades, and perform surveying tasks in active construction environments, including elevated work areas.
Responsibilities:
- Collect and verify field measurements using surveying instruments.
- Establish building control lines, column locations, and anchor rod positions.
- Check elevations and embed alignment, and prepare as-built drawings.
- Verify steel placement and alignment during erection.
- Coordinate with other trades to maintain proper structural positioning and plumbness.
- Assist with installing structural and miscellaneous metals, including stairs and shafts.
- Use Trimble equipment, Bluebeam, CAD software, and Microsoft Office for field documentation and project coordination.
- Follow job-site safety procedures and maintain accurate survey records.
- Attend occasional office or shop meetings and training sessions.
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience in field surveying or structural steel erection.
- Experience surveying slopes, grades, and layouts for structural and miscellaneous metals.
- Proficiency with a total station or comparable surveying equipment.
- Understanding of AISC standards related to building alignment and orientation.
- Willingness to travel regularly to project sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
- Ability to work at heights, including on aerial lifts and elevated steel floors.
- Strong attention to detail, measurement accuracy, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with construction crews and other trades.
What We Offer:
- Company vehicle and gas card for work-related travel.
- Exposure to a variety of structural steel projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
- Ongoing training and professional support.
Work Environment:
- Primarily field-based, with occasional visits to office or shop locations for meetings and training.