Survey & Layout Lead — AutoCAD/Civil 3D Expert

J. Benton Construction, LLC; Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Health, Dental, andVision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays (12)

401(k) retirement plan with company

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term Disability

Job summary

J. Benton Construction, LLC is seeking a Survey & Layout Manager to lead the company-wide survey and layout program across active projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

This role sets standards, manages field staff and equipment, and integrates layout into project planning and execution. You will serve as the technical authority for field surveying, coordinating with operations, management, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate, safe, and efficient delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in construction survey, layout, or field engineering
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising layout or survey teams
• Advanced proficiency with total stations, GPS, and laser layout systems
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, tolerances, and control systems
• OSHA 10 or ability to obtain within a required timeline

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage JBC’s survey and layout program, including staffing, training, performance management, and professional development
• Establish, maintain, and enforce company-wide layout standards, procedures, and quality control protocols
• Review project drawings, specifications, schedules, and scope requirements to develop project-specific survey and layout plans
• Plan and allocate layout resources across projects and islands to support schedules, scope, and complexity
• Serve as the technical authority for construction layout and surveying, providing guidance and oversight to field teams
• Review and verify control networks, benchmarks, and layout prior to major construction activities
• Oversee layout for complex scopes including foundations, structures, MEP, architectural control, and civil work
• Coordinate with project management, field supervision, designers, external surveyors, and trade partners to resolve dimensional conflicts
• Support constructability reviews, RFIs, and sequencing strategies related to layout and site logistics
• Manage layout and survey equipment, including calibration, maintenance, and upgrades
• Ensure all survey and layout operations comply with company safety standards and OSHA requirements

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Surveying

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Surveying

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Total Stations

GPS

Laser Layout

Job description

J. Benton Construction, LLC is seeking a Survey & Layout Manager to lead the company-wide survey and layout program across active projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

This role sets standards, manages field staff and equipment, and integrates layout into project planning and execution. You will serve as the technical authority for field surveying, coordinating with operations, management, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate, safe, and efficient delivery.