Metal Framing Layout Specialist

Blue Industries; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k after 1 year

Job summary

Blue Line Drywall in Long Branch, NJ, seeks a Metal Framing Layout Specialist to translate architectural and structural drawings into accurate field layout for light-gauge metal framing. Establish control lines, reference points, and lay out walls, partitions, and ceilings, ensuring framing is built to plan.

You will verify dimensions, identify conflicts, and coordinate resolutions with the foreman and other trades.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial metal framing experience and hands-on layout.
• Strong blueprint and shop-drawing reading skills with wall-type legends and dimensions.
• Solid math skills including fractions, geometry, and angles.
• Proficiency with standard layout tools (chalk line, laser level, plumb bob, tape).
• Familiarity with light-gauge steel framing systems and UL assemblies.
• High attention to detail, able to lead a small layout crew.

Responsibilities

• Interpret plans to lay out walls, partitions, openings, and ceilings.
• Establish control lines and transfer layout points from floor to overhead deck.
• Run layout using chalk lines, laser levels, plumb bobs, and tapes.
• Verify dimensions and elevations against drawings before framing.
• Flag conflicts and coordinate resolutions with foreman and MEP trades.
• Lay out track locations per wall-type legend and fire-rated assemblies.
• Perform as-built verification and maintain layout tools and equipment.
• Work safely and keep area organized per OSHA standards.

Skills

Metal framing experience

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Layout tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent / leadership

Tools

Chalk line

Laser level

Plumb bob

Tape measure

Job description

Metal Framing Layout Specialist

Company: Blue Line Drywall
Location: Long Branch
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $50,000-85,000 based on experience

About Blue Line Drywall

Blue Line Drywall is a commercial drywall and metal framing contractor known for clean, accurate, on-schedule work. We take layout seriously because everything that follows — framing, drywall, finishing, and every trade that comes behind us — depends on it being right the first time.

Position Summary

The Metal Framing Layout Specialist is responsible for translating architectural and structural drawings into accurate field layout for light-gauge metal framing. You’ll establish control lines and reference points, lay out walls, partitions, soffits, and ceilings on the deck and floor, and verify that framing is built to plan. Your work sets the standard for the entire job — accuracy here saves time, money, and rework everywhere downstream.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural, structural, and reflected ceiling plans to lay out wall partitions, door and window openings, soffits, bulkheads, and ceiling grids.
• Establish control lines, reference lines, and gridlines; transfer layout points from floor to overhead deck.
• Run layout using chalk lines, laser levels, plumb bobs, tape measures, and other standard layout tools.
• Verify dimensions, elevations, and square against the drawings before framing begins.
• Identify and flag conflicts, drawing discrepancies, or field conditions that affect layout, and coordinate resolutions with the foreman and other trades (MEP).
• Lay out top and bottom track locations and partition types per the wall-type legend and fire-rated/UL assembly requirements.
• Perform as-built verification and field measurements as needed.
• Maintain layout tools and equipment in good working order.
• Work safely and keep the work area clean and organized in accordance with company and OSHA standards.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial metal framing experience, with hands-on layout experience.
• Strong blueprint and shop-drawing reading skills, including wall-type legends, RCPs, and dimension strings.
• Solid working math: fractions, geometry, measurements, and basic angles.
• Proficiency with standard layout tools (chalk line, laser level, plumb bob, tape).
• Understanding of light-gauge steel framing systems, track and stud types, and gauges.
• Familiarity with fire-rated and UL assemblies.
• High attention to detail and the ability to catch errors before they get built.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or lead a small layout crew.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with BIM/coordination models and digital layout workflows.
• Experience coordinating layout with MEP trades on larger commercial projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Ability to read and lay out from points exported from a coordination model.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, kneel, bend, and walk job sites for full shifts.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts at heights.
• Able to work in active construction environments with varying temperatures and conditions.

Compensation & Benefits

• $50,000-85,000based on experience
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• 401k after 1 year of employment
• Paid time off & Holidays
• Vehicle/mileage, gas allowance, etc.

Blue Line Drywall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.