Field Survey & Layout Specialist for Construction

Staab Construction Corporation; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Staab Construction Corporation is seeking a Construction Survey and Layout Specialist to support wastewater treatment, industrial, mechanical, and heavy civil projects. You will perform layout, manage survey data, build models and point files, and maintain precise field measurements through each phase.

The role requires field work with GPS and robotic total stations, interpreting plans, coordinating with engineers and crews, and traveling across Wisconsin and nearby states to keep layouts

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Three years of experience in construction layout, surveying, GPS, or related area.
• Experience using GPS equipment, robotic total stations, laser levels, and data collectors.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, drawings, and survey information.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites in Wisconsin and surrounding states.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction layout using GPS, robotic total stations, levels, and other survey equipment.
• Establish and verify project control points, benchmarks, elevations, and field measurements.
• Review plans, specifications, construction drawings, and survey information to determine layout requirements.
• Translate design information into accurate field layout.
• Build and maintain models, point files, and survey coordinate files.
• Download, manage, and maintain project survey data.
• Assist with machine-control setup and GPS model implementation.
• Maintain accurate layout documentation, field notes, survey records, and as-built measurements.
• Coordinate with project teams, engineers, field personnel, and outside surveyors to resolve layout discrepancies.
• Assist project teams with quantity calculations and field measurements.
• Coordinate layout activities with project schedules and field operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot survey and grade-control equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail and problem‑solvng

Strong communication and teamwork

Ability to work independently

Plan reading and interpretation

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying or related

Tools

GPS equipment

Robotic total stations

Laser levels

Data collectors

Survey systems (Trimble/Topcon/Leica/Carlson/AgTech)

Job description

Staab Construction Corporation is seeking a Construction Survey and Layout Specialist to support wastewater treatment, industrial, mechanical, and heavy civil projects. You will perform layout, manage survey data, build models and point files, and maintain precise field measurements through each phase.

The role requires field work with GPS and robotic total stations, interpreting plans, coordinating with engineers and crews, and traveling across Wisconsin and nearby states to keep layouts