Construction Layout Specialist (Survey Technician) - Miami, FL

VetJobs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Haskell is seeking a Construction Layout Specialist in Miami to manage surveying layout execution and as-built capture across fast-paced projects. The role involves self-perform tasks for concrete or piping, QA/QC oversight of subcontractors, and precise data transfer to the VDC team.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction layout, proficient with total stations and field measurements, and are comfortable working on-site with strong team collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of construction-related experience or training.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform field surveys and layout tasks with standard equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee layout and as-built tasks; establish and transfer control points.
• Interpret contract drawings and design models for layout execution.
• Coordinate with field management and VDC/BIM teams as needed.
• Maintain field notes and upload daily field data to the office team.
• Assist with QA/QC for subcontractor work and site safety.

Skills

Field Layout

Plan Reading

Communication

QA/QC

Travel Ready

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Robotic Total Station

Tape Measures

Builders Levels

Transits

Squares

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way—while making a real impact.

See more about Haskell's VDC team here: AE Technology Applications and VDC Teams Drive Project Success. We are currently assigning team members to mission critical, water, and municipal projects.

Scope of Position

As a Construction Layout Specialist, you will manage and oversee construction surveying layout execution and as built reality capture in an exciting and fast-paced environment. This includes self-perform services such as concrete or process piping as well as QA/QC of sub-contractor.

Job Responsibilities

Control

Oversee the establishment and implementation of job-related control points & bench marks provided by outside surveyors.

Establishes additional control points, grid lines for piping, equipment, structures, wall lines, columns, and anchor bolts as needed.

Transfers benchmarks as needed.

Field Layout

Identifies, troubleshoots, & seeks resolutions for field issues and discrepancies, including both technical equipment issues, field best practices, and/or digital project data issues.

Executes all layout or as - built tasks necessary, including pre-planning ahead of scheduled activities.

Determines & implements mathematical functions as they pertain to layout and engineering.

Performs fundamental layout techniques using Tape Measures, Squares, Builders Levels, Transits, and technical equipment, primarily Robotic Total Station.

Plan Reading

Interprets contract documents, design models, & construction models as necessary to perform assigned tasks.

Reviews and maintains documents as received pertaining to dimensions and changes due to architect, owner - such as field orders, change orders and request for information and makes recommendations as needed.

Communication

Coordinate with VDC resources and/or equipment manufacturer support when necessary to resolve issues.

Maintains field notes, uploads, reports on a daily basis, including transmission of field data to the office VDC team.

Communicate with field management team (superintendent, assist superintendent) about job needs for new work and ongoing work as related to field technician capabilities/duties.

Coordinate with VDC/BIM team the goals/needs/focus of projects as related to VDC/BIM capabilities/options.

Standards

Reviews initial distribution of field data, layout drawings prior to establishing layout in the field

Follows “Best Practices” related to construction surveying and reality capture / laser scanning tasks. These include layout, data collection, as-builts, equipment care/maintenance, note-keeping, and data transfer.

Travel required

Perform construction surveying related field work as needed to supplement C-Core schedule/personnel needs including layout, data collection, QA/QC, and laser scanning

Perform construction surveying related office work as needed to supplement C-Core schedule/personnel needs including laser scan registration, layout point creation, and VDC/BIM data review/analysis

Participate in miscellaneous construction survey related tasks as needed

Auto req ID

486018BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education & Years of Experience

Minimum 2+ years of construction related experience and/or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors And/or Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

City* Miami

State* Florida

Job_Category Construction

Job Code Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor Haskell