Senior Field Survey Foreman - Lead Layout & GPS Precision

Ames Federal Contracting Group; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a Survey Foreman to lead field survey operations on a Farmington, NM project and coordinate layout for earthwork, utilities, and structures. You will manage a survey crew, ensure data integrity, and align field work with drawings and specs.

You will oversee GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and machine-control systems, while partnering with project management and engineers to drive on-schedule, safe field execution.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or technical training in surveying is preferred.
• Five+ years of construction surveying experience with at least two years in a lead/foreman role.
• Proven survey layout experience on heavy civil, earthwork, structures, or roadway projects.
• Strong knowledge of survey principles, layout methods, and COGO; ability to read drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily survey crew operations including staking, layout, grade checks, and as-built surveys.
• Establish and maintain horizontal/vertical control, benchmarks, and baselines for project alignment.
• Manage survey data, field notes, cut sheets, stakeout records, and QA/QC checks for tolerances.
• Coordinate with office engineers on model updates and data file management.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and engineers to resolve field conflicts and ensure design translation into field layout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in surveying or related field

Tools

Trimble

Topcon

Leica

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Ames Construction is seeking a Survey Foreman to lead field survey operations on a Farmington, NM project and coordinate layout for earthwork, utilities, and structures. You will manage a survey crew, ensure data integrity, and align field work with drawings and specs.

You will oversee GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and machine-control systems, while partnering with project management and engineers to drive on-schedule, safe field execution.