Site Survey Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20-35/hr

Job description

GRA Design Studio is a mid-size architecture & engineer firm working across residential, retail (including well-known franchises and quick serve restaurants), and commercial environments. As a growing studio with multiple active project teams, we are seeking a highly mobile, detail-driven architectural professional to serve as the first point of contact for projects in the field and a key connector between clients, consultants, and our design studios.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out in the world rather than behind a desk, thrives on variety, and wants direct exposure to projects from their earliest stages. You will have the opportunity to travel frequently, represent the firm on-site, and touch projects across all studios, helping shape the foundation of design work from day one.

You are often the first GRA team member a client sees on a project. In that sense, you are not just collecting data, but setting the tone for how a project begins.

What Makes This Role Unique

• High level of field autonomy and travel
• Exposure to diverse project types across multiple studios
• Early-phase involvement in projects that later become full architectural commissions
• Direct interaction with clients, brokers, and site stakeholders
• Hands-on use of advanced scanning, capture, and documentation technology
• A visible role as a representative of the firm in the field

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as first field contact for new project site visits and surveys
• Communicate with clients, brokers, and landlords to coordinate scheduling and access
• Travel frequently to project sites, sometimes for extended periods
• Book and manage travel logistics and maintain accurate trip records
• Conduct on-site surveys using standard and advanced techniques
• Operate and maintain equipment including Matterport systems, Faro scanners, and drones
• Document existing conditions through field notes, sketches, and measurements
• Capture, organize, and process field data for studio integration
• Collaborate with studio teams across multiple projects and disciplines
• Prepare clear, detailed field reports and daily project updates
• Translate field data into technical drawings using Revit
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot issues as needed

Qualifications

• Experience with or exposure to surveying techniques and field documentation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable acting as a client-facing representative of the firm
• Valid drivers license and willingness to drive for extended periods
• Ability to travel frequently and be away from home when projects require
• Physically capable of fieldwork including walking, climbing, and standing for long durations in varying site conditions
• Strong organizational skills and sound judgment in the field
• Proficiency with computers and willingness to learn specialized survey tools
• Working knowledge of Revit required
• Architectural or design background preferred but not required

Benefits:

• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Paid time off & Holidays
• Career growth opportunities & professional development assistance (Amber Books subscription, additional PTO for ARE prep & testing)
• Retirement plan (401K with employer contribution)
• Collaborative team dynamic
• Extracurricular activities (sports clubs, bowling leagues, etc) & company events
• Wellness activities and benefit offerings
• Flex scheduling
• Hybrid work environment
  
• Travel/mileage reimbursement

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelors in Architecture (Required)

Experience:

• REVIT (3+ years) (Required)
• Site Survey experience

Work Location: In person/Remote/Travel