Construction Layout Foreman

The Contractor Consultants; Phelan (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Company vehicle provided

Cell phone or tablet tech package

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training and certification

Job summary

JERGENSEN CONSTRUCTION INC is seeking a Construction Layout Foreman for public works projects in Phelan, CA. You will lead field layouts, coordinate with project superintendents and CAD staff, ensure precise alignment of forms, footings, and framing on government sites, and verify conditions align with blueprints and ADA requirements.

The role requires 10+ years of layout experience, fluent bilingual Spanish, and proficiency with total station equipment.

Qualifications

• Ten years or more of field layout experience, preferably civil/public works.
• Fluent bilingual Spanish required.
• Ability to read and cross-reference civil/architectural plans.

Responsibilities

• Study project plans and coordinate with CAD staff.
• Establish field control points for forms, footings, framing, and fencing.
• Operate total station for layouts of plumbing, electrical, and anchors.
• Verify stakes read correctly and layouts match blueprints.
• Inspect site conditions for layout conflicts and ADA compliance.
• Coordinate daily with superintendents and owners to maintain momentum.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Layout experience

Reading blueprints

Tools

Total station equipment

Job description

Construction Layout Foreman – Public Works Projects – Lead Government and Public Works Projects for JERGENSEN CONSTRUCTION INC

Job Overview

• Company: JERGENSEN CONSTRUCTION INC
• Salary/Pay Rate: $78 per hour.
• Location: Phelan, California
• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Project Scope: Civil Construction / Utilities / Sitework (Government or Federal)
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as a critical field leader driving precision for vital public works and infrastructure projects. This role grants you the autonomy to manage multi-trade layouts while collaborating directly with project superintendents and owners. You will make a lasting impact by ensuring structural accuracy on projects where your individual contribution is truly valued.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Study project plans and collaborate closely with our internal CAD modeling professional.
• Establish precise field control points for concrete forms, masonry footings, framing, and fencing.
• Operate total station equipment to execute accurate layouts for plumbing, electrical, and anchor bolts.
• Double-check all field layouts and verify that form setters read stakes correctly.
• Inspect site conditions against blueprints to proactively identify and resolve layout conflicts.
• Audit on-site grade percentages to guarantee strict compliance with ADA standards.
• Coordinate daily with project superintendents and owners to maintain project momentum.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of layout experience, ideally within civil or public works construction.
• Bi Lingual Spanish (Fluent) REQUIRED
• Proven proficiency operating conventional or robotic total station equipment in the field.
• Demonstrated experience laying out concrete forms, masonry footings, and structural framing.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and cross-reference complex civil and architectural plans.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience executing layout tasks for public school infrastructure or federal facilities.
• Advanced proficiency in BIM-to-field workflows or collaborating directly with CAD technicians.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring junior layout crew members or apprentices.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation with steady full-time hours.
• Comprehensive medical insurance plan.
• Company vehicle provided for official field operations.
• Cell phone or tablet tech package provided for field leadership duties.
• Mileage reimbursement for project-related travel.
• Paid training and professional certification opportunities.

About Us

JERGENSEN CONSTRUCTION INC is a trusted leader in civil construction, utilities, and public sitework. We specialize in high-stakes government and federal projects, building long-term infrastructure with an emphasis on accountability. Our team members are central to our success, ensuring you are supported and never treated as just a number.

JERGENSEN CONSTRUCTION INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.