Lead Field Survey Foreman: Layout & Earthwork

Ames Construction, Inc.; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking a Survey Foreman to lead field survey operations and construction layout on a Farmington project.

You will direct a crew to establish horizontal and vertical control, staking, and as-built data collection, ensuring alignment with drawings, specs, and tolerances. This safety-sensitive role requires strong leadership, coordination with project management and engineering, and proficiency with GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and machine-control

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/associate degree in surveying, civil engineering technology, or related field preferred.
• Five+ years of construction surveying experience, with at least two years in a lead or foreman role.
• Proven experience in construction layout across heavy civil, earthwork, structures, and/or roadway projects.
• Strong knowledge of survey principles, construction layout methods, and coordinate geometry (COGO).
• Proficiency with survey equipment and software (e.g., Trimble, Topcon, Leica; TBC, Carlson, or AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and digital models.
• Solid understanding of machine-control/GPS grading technology.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety practices.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily survey crew operations, including construction staking, layout, grade checks, and topographic/as-built surveys.
• Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control, benchmarks, and baselines.
• Perform layout for earthwork, utilities, foundations, structures, roadways, and other project features.
• Operate and manage survey instruments and technology, including GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and machine-control systems.
• Verify field conditions against plans and report discrepancies to the project team.
• Download, process, and manage survey data, control files, and digital terrain models (DTMs).
• Maintain accurate field notes, cut sheets, stakeout records, and as-built documentation.
• Perform QA/QC checks on layout work to ensure conformance with project tolerances and specifications.
• Coordinate with office engineers/surveyors on model updates and data file management.
• Coordinate survey priorities with superintendents and project schedules to keep field production on track.
• Anticipate layout needs, plan crew activities, and manage constraints to avoid delays.
• Track and communicate progress, resource needs, and potential conflicts to the project team.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve field conflicts and layout questions.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and RFIs to ensure accurate translation of design into field layout.
• Document daily field activities, manpower, equipment usage, and progress through daily reports.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop survey crew members and instrument operators.
• Manage crew assignments, equipment care, and field performance.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and respectful work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Field surveying

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Technical degree in surveying or civil engineering technology

Tools

Trimble

Topcon

Leica

TBC

Carlson

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking a Survey Foreman to lead field survey operations and construction layout on a Farmington project.

You will direct a crew to establish horizontal and vertical control, staking, and as-built data collection, ensuring alignment with drawings, specs, and tolerances. This safety-sensitive role requires strong leadership, coordination with project management and engineering, and proficiency with GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and machine-control