The Big Picture
As part of the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team, the VDC Field and Survey Engineer reviews and
resolves discrepancies in construction drawings, takes the licensed surveyor points, establishes the building
layout from those points, and provides them to the Jacobsen survey team. VDC Field And Survey Engineer is
an integral part of the operations team, supporting and championing digital coordination and
documentation. Serves as a resource to one or more projects at any given time and develops working
relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, and internal Jacobsen team members.
What You Bring to the Team
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Prepare and provide drawings, data, and models to support project surveying needs (e.g., gridlines, control points, building corners).
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Coordinate with the licensed Civil Engineer to establish and maintain site and building control throughout the project.
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Identify and resolve discrepancies across architectural, structural, and civil drawings.
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Lead concrete modeling and coordination, including embeds, rebar, and related components from preconstruction through construction.
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Identify and resolve design, coordination, and scheduling issues with project teams and stakeholders.
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Manage design coordination efforts and lead weekly coordination meetings.
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Coordinate resolution of onsite survey discrepancies with the design team and internal project teams.
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Verify sub-trade layout and installation; generate and capture survey points using 2D drawings and models for field verification.
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Track, document, and follow up on outstanding coordination and installation issues.
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Manage coordination schedules to align with and protect the project master schedule.
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Coach and mentor VDC Field and Survey Specialists and Field Surveyors.
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Participate in industry events related to VDC and survey technology.
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Collaborate with the VDC Manager to develop workflows and implement company standards.
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Stay current on VDC and surveying industry trends and emerging technologies.
How You Contribute
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Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
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Communicate effectively with all levels of the project team to resolve issues using digital production tools.
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Collaborate effectively with subcontractors and self-perform work teams.
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Show strong planning, organization, and goal-achievement skills.
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Manage multiple projects simultaneously while tracking details, requirements, and timelines.
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Apply current and emerging VDC technologies to support project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Education & Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent; surveying-related education or certification preferred
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Minimum of 3 years of related experience
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CAD and/or Autodesk Revit Certified Professional preferred
Estimated wage ranges that may appear on this site have not been provided or verified by Jacobsen Construction. We look forward to discussing our compensation package with qualified candidates through the application process.
Jacobsen offers a generous benefits package including Preferred Provider options (requiring a co-payment for appointments and prescriptions) and a Consumer Directed Health Plan (sometimes known as a high-deductible plan). Jacobsen pays for the majority of health insurance premium costs. Employees and their dependents are eligible for health, dental and other benefit coverage on the first full day of the month following one full month of employment. Jacobsen also offers a qualified retirement plan, Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)/Profit Sharing Plan and paid, personal time off, upon fulfillment of eligibility requirements.
Jacobsen Construction Company, Inc. is an EEO Employer
We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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