Field Layout Engineer

Christman Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Field Layout Engineer to join our Central Michigan or West Michigan region. The role focuses on layout control, tolerances, and accurate placement of structural elements across multiple projects.

Applicants should have 3+ years in building layout and a surveying certificate or equivalent experience. Proficiency with Total Station, Trimble, and Nikon equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Building Layout and using Total Station.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, sets up, and maintains layout control for assigned construction project(s) and identifies errors.
• Ensures projects are built to correct tolerances and quality standards.
• Establishes building corners and reference points for back checks of building location.
• Verifies elevations shown on drawings for roadways and utilities.
• Lays out column center lines and wall locations and checks exterior skin encroachment.
• Plumbs structural steel frames and checks column alignments.
• Sets benchmarks and control lines on each floor for layout use.
• Verifies elevations and control lines during pours.
• Assists with as-built surveys and documentation.

Skills

Building Layout

Education

Surveying certificate

Tools

Total Station

Trimble equipment

Nikon equipment

Job description

Build More with Your Career at Christman Constructors, Inc.

With projects throughout the Midwest, Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CCI is looking for a Field Layout Engineer in our Central Michigan or West Michigan region!

What You Will Do

• Plans, sets up, and maintains layout control for assigned construction project(s) and identifies unacceptable errors.
• Ensures that projects are built to the correct tolerances, and that quality standards are followed.
• Establishes building corners and permanent reference points to allow back checks of building location.
• Verifies existing elevations shown on drawings used on roadways and utilities.
• Lays out column center lines and wall locations, and verifies that exterior skin is not encroached by main structure.
• Plumbs structural steel frame and check column alignments.
• Sets and maintains benchmarks and control lines on each floor for use in layout, and verify that workers are using proper elevations and control lines.
• Checks slab for elevation and alignment during concrete pours.
• Performs as-built surveys to verify correct placement of work and to identify conflicts between items of work (i.e., where concrete slab edge or walls have encroached on the exterior skin), and may help maintain as-built drawings.
• Assists other project staff in securing certified layout from independent engineering resources to establish monument and baseline control and to verify building corners and roadway entrances.
• Calculates earth, rock, and concrete quantities accurately.
• Assists with the coordination of shop drawings with contract drawings, verifies accuracy, and proposes solutions to discrepancies between the drawings.
• Responsible for care, maintenance, and calibration of engineering equipment.
• Compiles and maintains project record and as-built documents. Ensures storage protocols are followed.

What You Will Bring To The Team

• Three (3) or more years of experience in Building Layout and using Total Station
• Graduation from relevant trade school with certificate in surveying. Or equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, And Skills For This Role Include

• Basic understanding of Trimble and Nikon equipment
• Basic understanding of research methodology, data analysis, and estimation metrics.
• Experience within general trade carpentry.

The Christman family of companies is an Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.