Construction Layout Surveyor

Commercial Contracting Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Travel reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Stock ownership

Job summary

Commercial Contracting Corporation in Southeast Michigan seeks a skilled Construction Layout Surveyor to support commercial and industrial projects. This role performs field layout, establishes control points, and ensures accuracy between plans and field execution.

You will travel to Midwest projects with per diem, perform layouts for foundations, footings, anchor bolts and walls, and conduct topographic and as-built surveys while coordinating with project teams to keep field operations aligned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction surveying, layout, or field engineering.
• Experience using Total Stations, GPS systems, and survey equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of construction methods and jobsite practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction layout for foundations, footings, anchor bolts, and walls.
• Conduct topographic and as-built surveys.
• Establish and maintain survey control points on job sites.
• Review drawings to confirm measurements and identify discrepancies.
• Communicate layout details with project teams to support field operations.
• Ensure all layout work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Perform field measurements for elevations, alignments, and boundaries.

Skills

Construction surveying

Layout

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Travel willingness

Education

Surveying certification or related degree

Tools

Total Stations

GPS systems

Survey equipment

Job description

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OUR MISSION: TO IDENTIFY, HIRE, AND RETAIN THE VERY BEST PEOPLE.

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING CORPORATION

We Are An Employee-owned Company

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Top Workplace Regional - Detroit Free Press 2017 -2025

OUR MISSION: TO IDENTIFY, HIRE, AND RETAIN THE VERY BEST PEOPLE.

OUR CORE VALUES

KEEP PEOPLE SAFE: We must strive to protect our most valuable asset each & every day.

INTEGRITY: We're one team made up of people who are dependable & act with integrity.

HUMILITY: We are humble team players who prioritize the mission over personal ego.

DRIVE: Our people are passionate about their work, relationships, & success.

LOYALTY: We are dedicated to achieving the mission of each project & the overall company.

ATTITUDE: We will inspire others to be positive & overcome daily challenges to achieve our mission.

Job Description

TITLE: Construction Layout Surveyor

LOCATION: Southeast Michigan area, travel to projects in the Midwest with per diem

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Construction Layout Surveyor to support commercial and industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for performing field layout, establishing control points, and ensuring accuracy between plans and field execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform construction layout for foundations, footings, anchor bolts, and walls
• Conduct topographic and as-built surveys
• Establish and maintain survey control points on job sites
• Review drawings to confirm measurements and identify discrepancies
• Communicate layout details with project teams to support field operations
• Ensure all layout work is completed accurately and on schedule
• Perform field measurements for elevations, alignments, and boundaries

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction surveying, layout, or field engineering
• Experience using Total Stations, GPS systems, and survey equipment
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and architectural drawings
• Knowledge of construction methods and jobsite practices
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the Midwest

Preferred

• Experience with large-scale commercial or industrial projects
• Surveying certification or related degree

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
• Travel reimbursement and/or per diem based on project location
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee Stock Ownership Program

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.