Sector
Construction
Keyword

Cartographer

Mapping Scientist

Oceanographer Mapper / Map Maker

Minimum Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Cartography

Relevant previous work experience

The tasks a Cartographer is expected to perform include: Preparing maps from aerial photographs, technical drawings, data etc. Checking workability and combination of air photographs to bring them to proposed scale of map Marking streams, railways, sites, contours, vegetation and other items of aerial photographs with ink for details Drawing maps to prescribed scale ensuring correct geographical position with regard to boundary lines, latitudes and longitudes

Indicating physical, political, industrial and other details on maps using respective conventional signs Tracing ink-marked items on tracing film for use in administration, research, survey, excavation, construction, mining, exploration of minerals etc.

Expertise in technical drawings Competent in research, drawing, and field study

Knowledge in surveying, cartography and mapping, geodesy, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and geographic information system

Strong working knowledge of Auto

CAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Arc

GIS software

Ability to operate Total Station, Levelling, and GPS instruments

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Comprehensive knowledge of Land Acquisition Procedures Mapping Standards and other guidelines

Working knowledge of surveying principles and procedures

Good communication and language skills

Creativity, pragmatism and rationale thinking

Confidence and persistence

Flexibility and attentiveness

Time management skills

Team player

It is not a desk job

Needs to handle a team Helpers

Local travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system is not available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needsThis job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), One Arm (OA), and Hearing Impaired (HH)

This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerousas per The Building and other Construction Worker's Act (Regulation Of Employment And Conditions Of Service), 1996

Occupational hazards include strained vision, back aches, general fatigue and exhaustion

Health risks include exposure to bright sun lights, long exposure to computer or working long hours at the table and charts, etc.

For candidates with up to 6 years of experience INR 29,000 to INR 30,000 per month

For candidates with 6 to 10 years of experience INR 43,000 to INR 44,000 per month

For candidates with over 10 years of experience INR 54,000 to INR 55,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Growth of Construction Sector in India

The market value of construction sector in India is projected to expand up to INR 11954 billion by 2017. Continuously increasing infrastructure spending levels of the government has made the industry highly attractive among foreign investors in the recent years.

The Construction sectors growth is expected to reach 7.5 percent by 2016-17 from current growth rates of 5.6 percent and is expected to contribute significantly to the countrys GDP in the next five years thereby showing its vital importance for the economic growth of the nation.

Construction sector is the 2nd largest employer in the country. The sector currently employs over 45 million employees and is slated to employ more than 76 million employees by 2022. This implies additional creation of ~31 million jobs in the 9 year period.

Private construction firms across India

Survey of India

Construction Industry Development Council

Ministry of Defence, Tourism, Transport, Construction, Railways, etc.

Towns and cities across India