Construction Layout Surveyor

Commercial Contracting Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Per diem

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Job summary

Commercial Contracting Corporation is seeking a skilled Construction Layout Surveyor to support commercial and industrial construction projects in Southeast Michigan, with travel across the Midwest. The role involves field layout, establishing control points, and ensuring accuracy between plans and site execution.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of construction surveying experience, proficiency with Total Stations and GPS, and the ability to read civil, structural, and architectural drawings.

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

Field engineering

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

Surveying certification

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

Top Workplace USA 2022-2026

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.