Construction Layout Technician

Catapult Solutions Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Catapult Solutions Group partners with a growing construction firm to hire a Construction Layout Technician / Land Surveyor. The role ensures dimensional accuracy on complex projects, establishing permanent control points and performing layout with survey equipment while interpreting architectural drawings to validate dimensions before construction begins.

Ideal candidates have field layout experience on commercial/industrial builds, strong drawing-reading skills, and meticulous data recording.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience reading and interpreting architectural/structural drawings.
• Proven layout and control experience on commercial/industrial projects.
• Proficiency with total stations, transits, levels, lasers, and data collectors.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain permanent line and grade control throughout the project.
• Develop surveying/layout plans by reviewing contract documents and sequencing.
• Validate dimensional accuracy by reviewing drawings prior to layout.
• Verify control points and ensure accuracy before starting layout.
• Establish project grids tied to known control points and log coordinates.
• Perform layout with total stations, transits, levels, lasers, and stringlines.
• Maintain layout logs and survey files in digital and field formats.
• Produce as-builts for anchor bolts, embeds, and elevated decks.
• Report tolerance deviations and escalate to leadership.
• Calibrate and check total stations, lasers, and data collectors.
• Distinguishe architectural vs. structural drawings for dimensional questions.
• Communicate discrepancies to project team and participate in RFIs.

Skills

Layout & control experience

Read drawings & interpret plans

Coordinate geometry

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Assoc./Bachelors in Civil Eng or Construction Mgmt (preferred)

Tools

Total Stations

Transits

Levels

Lasers

Data Collectors

Job description

Construction Layout Technician / Land Surveyor

Department

Field Operations / Construction

Location – Remote/In-Office Policy

On-site at project location

West Chester Ohio

Role Type

Full-time

About Our Client

Our client is a growing construction firm specializing in complex, high-precision building projects, including data center and industrial construction. With a strong reputation for technical accuracy and quality craftsmanship, the company partners with general contractors and owners to deliver projects that demand exacting standards for layout, control, and documentation. The team values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement on every job site.

Job Description

The Field Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the technical accuracy of every project phase. Day-to-day, this person will establish and maintain permanent control points, perform layout and measurement activities, and interpret architectural and structural drawings to validate dimensions before construction begins. Their work directly supports Project Leads and Project Coordinators, providing the data and documentation needed for confident, on-schedule execution. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys working with survey instruments and drawings, and takes pride in getting the numbers exactly right.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, establish, and maintain permanent line and grade control throughout the project.
• Develop the surveying/layout plan by reviewing contract documents and understanding project sequencing.
• Validate dimensional accuracy by reviewing architectural and structural drawings prior to layout execution.
• Verify permanent and temporary control points, closing loops and confirming accuracy before starting layout.
• Establish project job grids tied to known control points and maintain digital coordinate logs.
• Perform layout using total stations, transits, levels, lasers, stringlines, and coordinate geometry.
• Maintain accurate layout logs, coordinate geometry data, and survey files in digital and field formats.
• Produce as-builts for anchor bolts, embeds, elevated decks, and other critical items.
• Report tolerance deviations immediately and engage leadership to resolve issues early.
• Perform routine calibration and field checks on total stations, lasers, and data collectors.
• Differentiate structural vs. architectural drawings to determine which governs dimensional questions.
• Communicate discrepancies to the project team and participate in RFIs or design clarifications.
• Coordinate layout activities with project engineers and foremen to align with project milestones.

Required Experience/Skills

• Experience performing layout and control work on commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency with total stations, transits, levels, lasers, and data collectors.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Working knowledge of coordinate geometry and digital survey documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to dimensional accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with project teams.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with data center or other mission-critical construction projects.
• Familiarity with RFI processes and design clarification workflows.
• Experience mentoring or training craft personnel on layout activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

Field Engineer | Layout | Land Surveying | Total Station | Construction | Line and Grade | Data Center Construction | Coordinate Geometry