Construction Survey CAD Technician – Construction Land Surveying
Exacta, dba WINDROSE, is one of the nation’s premier residential and commercial land surveying companies. Exacta provides services in Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Texas. Services include all types of residential, commercial, construction, and ALTA/NSPS surveys, with a commitment to accurate and timely delivery to our clients. Our surveys provide an important component for real estate type transactions involving buyers and sellers, title companies, lenders, attorneys, and real estate agents.
Construction Survey CAD Technician – Construction Land Surveying Position Summary
The Survey Technician – Construction Land Surveying role is responsible for providing advanced technical support for active construction projects, including survey calculations, boundary analysis, field data processing, QA/QC, and coordination with CAD and field teams.
This role supports the Construction Operations Manager and RPLSs by ensuring accurate, complete, and construction-ready survey deliverables and plays a key role in keeping projects on schedule.
This is an office-based position with frequent collaboration across field operations, CAD, and project management teams.
Schedule & Location
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Occasional weekends during peak construction season
- Reporting to: Houston, TX (77041)
Survey Technician – Construction Land Surveying Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Construction Field Operations Manager, RPLSs, and Field Operations to plan and support construction survey activities
- Prepare calculation maps, control layouts, and field support documentation for construction staking and layout
- Review research packages, deeds, plats, easements, and title commitments for construction-related impacts
- Process and adjust conventional and GPS data (horizontal and vertical)
- Perform boundary analysis and build subject/adjoining parcels in CAD to support accurate construction decisions
- Review field data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with project requirements
- Provide clear technical direction and calculations to CAD Drafters for final deliverables
- Conduct preliminary QA/QC reviews prior to RPLS submission
- Identify conflicts, gaps, or constructability issues and proactively coordinate resolutions
- Support consistency in drafting standards, point codes, and construction workflows
- Maintain client-specific requirements, templates, and drafting standards
- Assist with training and technical guidance for CAD staff during high-volume periods
- Communicate professionally with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues efficiently
- Adhere to all company policies, safety requirements, and professional standards
Survey Technician – Construction Land Surveying Required Skills and Experience
- 2+ years of survey technician experience in construction and/or commercial land surveying
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Construction staking support
- Boundary analysis
- Survey calculations and adjustments
- CAD-based survey workflows
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple active projects
- Experience coordinating between field crews, CAD, and licensed surveyors
- Proficiency with survey software, CAD platforms, and cloud-based project tools
- Strong attention to detail with a production-oriented mindset
- Clear communicator who can identify problems and propose solutions
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or associate degree preferred
- Valid driver’s license may be required
Why WINDROSE
- Stable workload tied to active construction projects
- Clear role definition with real technical responsibility
- Competitive hourly pay with growth opportunity
- Full benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company-paid Life & Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- HSA and voluntary benefits
WINDROSE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. ?This policy applies to all conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Exacta Employee Value Proposition: Exacta offers a fulfilling career where your contributions are valued, and you can make a difference.? Exciting career advancement opportunities, a clear path for professional development, competitive pay, and benefits are available for each team member.?
Exacta is a mission- and values-driven organization.? At our core is Exacta’s mission to “provide peace of mind to our clients and make their lives easier”.? We perform that mission with a commitment to always doing the right thing – for our clients, for our team members, and for the community.
Join our rapidly growing company where you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who care and who will inspire and challenge you each and every day!
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