Field Layout Engineer 1

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Dallas is seeking a Field Layout Engineer 1 responsible for completing routine construction site layout tasks on a project or portion of a project. You will plan and maintain layout control, establish building corners and permanent reference points, and perform site, roadway and utility layouts.

The role requires accurate work, basic communication and MS Office skills, and at least 2 years of layout experience.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management is preferred.
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plans, sets up, and maintains layout control for assigned construction project(s) and identifies unacceptable errors.
• Establishes building corners and permanent reference points to allow back checks of building location.
• Verify 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.

Skills

Accuracy & timeliness

Communication skills

MS Office

Org knowledge

LEAN construction

Construction management

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma / GED

B.S. in Construction Management (Preferred)

Relevant experience considered

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Field Layout Engineer 1 will complete routine construction site layout tasks for a project or portion of a project. This position will be responsible for planning and maintaining layout control; establishing building corners and permanent reference points; and performing site, roadway and utility layouts.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor
• Career Path: Field Layout Engineer 2

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

FIELD LAYOUT ENGINEER FAMILY - CORE

• Plans, sets up, and maintains layout control for assigned construction project(s) and identifies unacceptable errors.
• Establishes building corners and permanent reference points to allow back checks of building location.
• Verify 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.
• Assist 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.
• Assist 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.
• Compile and maintain project record and as-built documents. Ensures storage protocols are followed.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written - Basic.
• Proficiency in MS Office - Basic.
• Gain a working knowledge of organizational structure and resources provided.
• Knowledge of LEAN construction principals.
• General knowledge of means and methods of construction management.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.

Education

• High School/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered

Experience

• 2+ years construction layout experience (Required)

Working Environment

Benefits Information

• The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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