Experienced Marine Surveyor

Primary Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil / Marine Infrastructure Surveyor to support complex, large-scale marine and heavy civil construction projects. This role is critical to ensuring accurate layout, alignment, elevations, and quantities for marine projects.

The Surveyor will work closely with project management, field supervision, engineers, and subcontractors to maintain precise survey control and deliver safe, high-quality infrastructure projects.

Essential Job Functions

Perform construction surveying and layout for heavy civil and marine projects, including horizontal and vertical control

Establish and maintain survey control networks, benchmarks, and reference points

Execute hydrographic, bathymetric, and topographic surveys as required

Conduct layout for:

Bridge foundations, piers, and abutments

Pile driving and marine structures

Cofferdams and temporary works

Dredging limits and quantities

Verify elevations, grades, alignments, and tolerances per contract documents

Prepare and review as-built surveys, quantity calculations, and progress measurements

Utilize survey equipment such as total stations, GPS/GNSS, robotic instruments, and digital levels

Interpret plans, specifications, and engineering drawings

Coordinate survey activities with project teams to support construction sequencing and schedules

Ensure compliance with contract requirements, DOT standards, and quality control procedures

Maintain accurate survey records, field notes, and digital files

Support claims, change orders, and progress reporting through accurate survey data

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in heavy civil and/or marine construction surveying

Proven experience on marine, bridge, or other heavy civil infrastructure projects

Strong working knowledge of:

Construction layout and control

GPS/GNSS and robotic total station systems

Hydrographic or bathymetric surveying (preferred)

Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and marine drawings

Experience working in active construction environments, including over water

Strong math, geometry, and spatial reasoning skills

Proficiency with common survey software (e.g., Trimble Business Center, Carlson, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar)

Valid driver’s license

Ability to pass an oral swab drug test

Preferred Qualifications

Marine construction or heavy bridge project experience

Experience with pile layout, dredging quantities, and cofferdam surveys

DOT project experience

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Outdoor, field-based role in marine and heavy construction settings

Work may include exposure to water, varying weather conditions, and rugged terrain

Requires physical ability to traverse construction sites and marine platforms

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, stoop and/or sit

Must be able to tolerate heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels

Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Additional Duties

This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Massman Construction Co., with or without notice.

Massman Construction Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

It is the employment policy and practice of Massman Construction Co. to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion, and transfers.

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