Field Layout Technician (Concrete) - Dallas, TX

The HEICO Companies, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Ceco Concrete Construction is seeking a Field Technician II to support advanced testing, inspections, and QA on busy concrete projects. You will assist field operations, verify materials meet specs, and mentor junior technicians onsite.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in field engineering and strong ability to read construction drawings. The role involves extensive travel and exposure to outdoor conditions on various project sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in field engineering/layout.
• Proficient at reading contract drawings (structural and architectural).
• Extensive travel up to 70%.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents.
• Understand site survey objectives and provide horizontal and vertical control using Total Stations.
• Participate in basic layout and field engineering activities.
• Establish control lines from control points.
• Layout Foundations.
• Layout vertical formwork such as columns and walls.
• Establish elevation control points.
• Layout decks and deck edges.
• Layout required embeds and other items per contract.
• Assist in various surveying activities.
• Provide clerical support and documentation of engineering activities.
• Maintain proper usage and storage of surveying equipment.
• Contribute to team efforts with related assignments.
• Work during inclement weather as needed.
• Complete as-builts and ensure they are recorded per company standards.
• Document control: onsite drawings with latest changes.
• RFI tracking and generating RFIs from drawings.

Skills

Field layout

Surveying

Reading drawings

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Tools

Total Stations

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to move your career forward with an established industry leader? Join our team at Ceco Concrete Construction! In business since 1912, we have grown into the nation's largest concrete subcontractor, with our construction professionals building more than 200 projects representing over 20 million gross square feet each and every year.

Culture

We are a team of engineers, managers, and builders who are down to earth and stand behind our word. We value respect and honesty, finding a better way, dirty boots, and a job well done. We trust our people to persevere and do their best for one another and for our clients. In return, we will make their time with us worthwhile. Most importantly, our people count on and believe in one another and know our success depends on our frontline workers building great projects that reflect our values and vision.

Role Overview

The Field Technician II is a mid-level technical role responsible for conducting advanced testing, inspections, and quality assurance procedures on concrete construction sites. This position supports field operations by ensuring construction materials and methods meet project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Field Technician II provides technical expertise in concrete testing, data analysis, and field problem-solving, while also mentoring junior technicians.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review project documents.
• Understand the objections of the site survey and provides horizontal and vertical control using Total Stations.
• Participate in basic layout and field engineering activities.
• Establish control lines from control points.
• Layout Foundations.
• Layout vertical formwork such as columns and walls.
• Establish elevation control points.
• Layout decks and deck edges.
• Layout required embeds block-outs and other items required by contract.
• Assist in the performance of a variety of surveying activities.
• Provide clerical support and documentation of engineering activities.
• Maintain proper usage and storage of all surveying equipment.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related assignments as needed.
• Working during inclement weather, could be exposed to extreme cold and heat, noise and dust from construction operations depending upon project site.
• Complete as-builts and ensure they are recorded and documented per company standards.
• Document control: drawings onsite, ensuring all drawings includes the latest, most updated changes.
• RFI tracking.
• Studying the architectural drawings & generating RFIs that differ from those drawings.

Overseeing Field Layout Technician I's

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in field engineering/lay-out.
• Good communication skills - written, verbal, interpersonal.
• Extensive travel up to 70%.
• Proficient at reading and understanding contract drawing, including but not limited to both structural and architectural drawings, with the ability to cross check between the two documents as needed.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in fast paced environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Possess knowledge of construction field engineering from pre-construction to completion.

What We Can Offer You:

• Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
• Company paid AD&D and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account contribution of up to $1,000 per year
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization

Ceco Concrete Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.