What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Surveyor position at Fessler & Bowman?
Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Our fundamental belief in making sure that our customers’ satisfaction is our main goal has been the core value that has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for over five decades.
Our Culture & Philosophy:
Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork. When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best-in-class products to our customers.
- Open & Constructive
- Take Pride in Our Product
- Relentless Commitment
- Care About Our Customers
- Team Success
Summary:
As a Surveyor for Fessler & Bowman you will assist field team members in projects by staking out sites and developing the layout. Working closely with the Foremen, the Surveyor will aid in keeping customers satisfied and continuing the positive reputation of Fessler & Bowman through production. The below descriptions are representative of, but not limited to, the expectations of this role.
Five Key Roles of the Surveyor:
- Assisting the Foreman with plan layout and site stakeout as needed
- Transferring reference points and alignment from design drawings to the site to enable construction
- Ability to read blueprints and layout jobs, mostly sidewalks, slabs, and walls with experience to set forms
- Site layout for storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain, parking lots and curbs building pads
- Setting up GPS units using control points and blueprints
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ability to work independently and safely in conjunction with a foreman or project manager to solve problems in the field as needed
- Experience in leading and managing a crew to produce quality results
- Providing support to field teams through physical labor and equipment operation
- Other relevant tasks as assigned
Education, Experience & Qualifications:
- One-year minimum experience in the construction industry
- Experience with elevations
- Knowledge of Trimble GPS systems
Travel:
Travel may be required for this position as the employee must be willing to travel to surrounding job sites. F&B will compensate a per diem for travel and overnight stay if applicable.
Work Environment:
As a Surveyor, you will be subject to various work environments. Environments include but are not limited to the following: high/low temperatures, areas close to traffic, loud and frequent noises, confined spaces, heights, indoor/outdoor settings.
Benefits:
Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide non-union Team Members with the following benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401k with company contributions
Fessler & Bowman Team Members that are part of a union will receive benefits from the appropriate union.
Recruitment Process:
The recruitment process will include a phone screen, in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer
