Layout Technician

About the role

The Layout Technician will perform construction surveying work including verification of boundaries, construction layout, as-built surveys, and development of drawings for construction layout. Establish horizontal and vertical control. Help ensure that work meets specifications and tolerances. Assist in quality control efforts on jobsite. Perform quantity surveys and take offs.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains permanent control throughout the entire line and grade portion of the project
• Validates accurate dimensions by reviewing the architectural, structural and Civil drawings prior to execution
• Identifies any discrepancies in drawings prior to execution
• Proficient with the use of total stations, robotic total stations, GPS equipment, auto levels, data collectors, laptops and the related software to perform an accurate layout including generation of all digital coordinate points
• Knowledge of software programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, Bluebeam and Autocad
• Completes a layout in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner
• Delivers layout information to the project team to ensure proper execution
• Provides survey calculations for the project survey team to perform field operations
• QC field measurements performed by field survey teams
• Provides construction layout as requested by supervision including control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by crafts (i.e., forms for concrete pours, anchor bolts, piping hangers and supports, etc.)
• Survey the existing conditions of the future work site to prevent conflicts with utility lines such as drainage pipes, electrics ducts, etc.
• Follow Daily Procedures and Protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings and Safety Handbooks
• Properly follow OSHA safety procedures
• Bring problems to the attention of the Superintendent or Safety Facilitator
• Perform as-built surveys of completed work
• Maintain a proper surveying logs, both paper and digital, for record keeping purposes
• Check all work for accuracy
• Keep current on technology trends specific to field engineering
• Complete layout of any size project

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexibility
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to consistently produce quality work and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, written & verbal
• Ability to voice requirements & limitations regarding survey/layout protocol
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to prioritize & organize data
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues relating to layout and site conditions
• Capable of understanding the project scope for appropriate layout needs for construction
• Effective participation in a team environment
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Willingness to learn new means & methods for layout and technology advancements
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude

Requirements

• Five or more years of survey experience in construction
• Experience with a variety of project types and sizes with emphasis on commercial construction
• Knowledge of construction principles/practices required with experience on projects over one million dollars
• Has thorough understanding of the methods and calculations involved in leveling, traversing, topo surveys, construction surveys, mapping, and determining volumes
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents and shop drawings
• Ability to work within very precise limits or standards of accuracy
• Professionally represent the Company for both internal and external clients
• Must be physically and mentally able to successfully perform the essential elements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to hear and talk
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain conditions of a jobsite to include natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts or machinery
• Duties performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions to include sun, heat, humidity, cold, wind, dust and exposure to building materials
• Moderate noise level
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, balance, crouch, and climb
• Regularly required to sit and/or stand a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day
• Must have a valid Texas drivers’ license and be eligible to drive
• Must carry required motor vehicle insurance
• Expected to follow all traffic laws and regulations and drive safely and within speed limits
• Must be able to travel and work overtime as project demands dictate