Construction Field Layout Technician

About the role

Construction Field Layout Technician is required to demonstrate thorough knowledge of survey layout and field operations. The individual in this position is well versed with field note creation and note taking. The position possesses supervisory skills and a working knowledge of standard field engineering procedures. The role is responsible for supervising and providing guidance to the Rodman. The Construction Field Layout Technician has knowledge of the principles of the profession and various technical standards. Work elements further describe the requirements related to this position. The candidate must be able to work independently from tentative to final projects.

Responsibilities

• Survey Computations – ability to do checks using a calculator, computer, and data collector to verify layout matches plan documents; capable of performing vertical traverse adjustments (level loops).
• Control Points: Horizontal & Vertical – know when to use, how to obtain, and how to interpret control point records and data sheets, as well as locate points in the field; know acceptable tolerances for control networks as defined in department standards; knowledge of general placement of control points that can be used for Survey control and possible machine grade control.
• Field Operations – assist in the supervision of the Survey Rod Technician; knowledge of a wide variety of surveying field operation methods including but not limited to: traversing; triangulation (trilateration); repeating observations and precision measurements using tapes and theodolites; construction layout methods and procedures; procedures for GPS surveys and tolerances; procedures and acceptable tolerances in relation to the total station; create, reduce, and check orderly field notes for standard surveying operations such as but not limited to: leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross section surveys; create field notes that conform to the Department of Transportation and National Society of Professional Surveyors; know and understand plan reading and preparation (i.e. site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profiles and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, pipeline plans, foundation plans, and developing existing and finished contours) and how to verify.
• Office Operations – daily download and upload field/office data on the survey drive and use computer operating system and hardware peripherals; daily copy, scan, and file field notes and data in the appropriate survey filing system.
• Other Duties As Assigned – receive supervisory guidance with respect to overall objectives; operate within department policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives and perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction; document best practices to share with others by ensuring best construction methods are being used; ensure project site and company assets are secure, and maintain a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing safety, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs; adhere to company procedures and policies at all times; participate as an active member of the McGough Civil Team in Texas, contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities; collaborate with internal teams, contractors and