Land Surveyor

Job Duties

Site Setup & Monitoring

• Understand project drawings shared by the construction team and seek clarifications, if required
• Carry out preliminary inspection of the site; identify any obstacles and design workarounds for the same
• Identify coordinates for the site boundary and markers for construction alignment using the primary network as reference
• Continuously monitor the excavation/construction site for critical parameters viz. ground movement or water table movement

Ongoing Pre/post Construction Support

• Post completion of each phase of construction, set up coordinates and markers for the construction team to use as reference in the subsequent phase of construction
• Take measurements with respect to dimensions, alignment, position, etc. of the constructed structure
• Create system-generated reports (e.g. contour level) or manually develop “as-built drawings” by modifying the plan drawings based on data collected
• Report the same to the supervisor, construction team, engineering team and/or client representatives on a periodic basis; highlight any red flags for subsequent action planning
• Perform any additional ad-hoc surveys requested by the engineering/construction teams for record-keeping and/or future planning

Data Support for Construction Planning

• Guide team members in taking readings from site equipment on a periodic basis, in line with the contract requirements; validate the same from time to time
• Oversee calculation of volumes, distances, levels, quantities, etc. performed by subordinates, and report red flags to supervisor for subsequent action planning
• Report forecasted volumes to construction team to aid planning for the next phase of construction

Equipment Handling & Maintenance

• Post completion of each phase of construction, set up coordinates and markers for the construction team to use as reference in the subsequent phase of construction
• Take measurements with respect to dimensions, alignment, position, etc. of the constructed structure
• Create system-generated reports (e.g. contour level) or manually develop “as-built drawings” by modifying the plan drawings based on data collected
• Report the same to the supervisor, construction team, engineering team and/or client representatives on a periodic basis; highlight any red flags for subsequent action planning
• Perform any additional ad-hoc surveys requested by the engineering/construction teams for record-keeping and/or future planning

Client/ Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with sub-contractor representatives for timely deployment and utilisation of manpower resources
• Coordinate with data services sub-contractor to validate own data collected
• Share requested information/reports with the client surveyor from time to time, as required

People Management

• Set objective goals and evaluate performance of subordinates
• Train and mentor subordinates on technical as well as behavioural aspects of their respective roles
• Provide opportunities to the team to develop their capabilities
• Identify performance gap sin subordinates and provide necessary support to close such gaps
• Recognise and encourage high performing subordinates
• Resolve issues faced by subordinates

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Geomatics or Land Surveying
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar capacity
• Or at least 3 years of experience as Assistant Surveyor
• Knowledge of survey software (StarNet, Microstation)
• Knowledgeof CAD software (AutoCad)
• Knowledge of data management software (Leica Geo-office)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Understanding of survey equipment usage and handling techniques