Field Layout Engineer 1

JE Dunn; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Denver, CO is seeking a Layout Surveyor to perform routine 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 verify elevations for roadways and utilities.

The role requires 2+ years of layout experience, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel. You will work with field teams to verify alignments, set benchmarks, and assist with as-built drawings

Qualifications

• 2+ years construction layout experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, sets up, and maintains layout control for projects.
• Establishes building corners and permanent reference points.
• Verifies elevations for roadways and utilities.
• Lays out column center lines and wall locations.
• Verifies exterior skin is not encroached by main structure.
• Plumbs structural steel frame and checks alignments.
• Sets/maintains benchmarks and control lines on each floor.
• Conducts as-built surveys to verify placement and identify conflicts.
• Coordinates with contract drawings and resolves discrepancies.
• Maintains and calibrates layout equipment.
• Compiles project records and as-built documents.

Skills

Communication

MS Office basics

Lean construction

Team collaboration

Construction knowledge

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Relevant experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Role Summary

The Layout Surveyor 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.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

LAYOUT SURVEYOR 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.

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).
• Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
• Frequent Activity: Standing, Walking, Lifting, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Sitting
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• May require periods of travel
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required

Benefits Information

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

Base compensation for the Field Layout Engineer 1 role in US-CO is between $72,000 and $90,000 depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

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.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***

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