Field Layout Engineer: Precision Civil Construction

Christman Constructors, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Field Layout Engineer to join our team in the Central Michigan or West Michigan region. You will establish and maintain layout control, verify elevations, and ensure buildings meet exact tolerances on active projects.

The role requires 3+ years of building layout experience with Total Station and a surveying certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience. On-site work across Michigan with a collaborative, safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in Building Layout using Total Station.
• Certificate in surveying; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, sets up, and maintains layout control for construction projects.
• Verifies tolerances, elevations, and building corners against drawings.
• Establishes reference points, checks alignments, and maintains benchmark data.
• Coordinates with design and field teams to resolve layout discrepancies.
• Maintains equipment calibration and project records.

Skills

Building Layout

Total Station

Education

Surveying certificate

Tools

Total Station

Job description

Christman Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Field Layout Engineer to join our team in the Central Michigan or West Michigan region. You will establish and maintain layout control, verify elevations, and ensure buildings meet exact tolerances on active projects.

The role requires 3+ years of building layout experience with Total Station and a surveying certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience. On-site work across Michigan with a collaborative, safety-first culture.