JE Dunn Construction

Layout Surveyor

JE Dunn Construction$72K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of construction layout experience required.
  • High School/GED or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in construction management preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office applications.
  • Understanding of LEAN construction principles.
  • General knowledge of construction management practices.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and maintain layout control for assigned construction projects.
  • Establish permanent reference points and verify building corners.
  • Verify existing elevations from construction drawings for roadways and utilities.
  • Lay out column center lines and wall locations accurately.
  • Check alignment and plumb structural steel frames during installation.
  • Set benchmarks and control lines for proper layout usage by workers.
  • Perform as-built surveys to confirm the correct placement of structures.

Benefits

  • Professional Non-Union benefits package available.
  • Potential for target bonuses based on performance.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Layout Surveyor will complete routine construction site layout tasks for a project or portion of a project. This position will be responsible for planning and maintaining layout control; establishing building corners and permanent reference points; and performing site, roadway and utility layouts.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

LAYOUT SURVEYOR FAMILY - CORE
  • Plans, sets up, and maintains layout control for assigned construction project(s) and identifies unacceptable errors.
  • Establishes building corners and permanent reference points to allow back checks of building location.
  • Verify existing elevations shown on drawings used on roadways and utilities.
  • Lays out column center lines and wall locations, and verifies that exterior skin is not encroached by main structure.
  • Plumbs structural steel frame and check column alignments.
  • Sets and maintains benchmarks and control lines on each floor for use in layout, and verify that workers are using proper elevations and control lines.
  • Checks slab for elevation and alignment during concrete pours.
  • Performs as-built surveys to verify correct placement of work and to identify conflicts between items of work (i.e., where concrete slab edge or walls have encroached on the exterior skin), and may help maintain as-built drawings.
  • Assist other project staff in securing certified layout from independent engineering resources to establish monument and baseline control and to verify building corners and roadway entrances.
  • Calculates earth, rock, and concrete quantities accurately.
  • Assist with the coordination of shop drawings with contract drawings, verifies accuracy, and proposes solutions to discrepancies between the drawings.
  • Responsible for care, maintenance, and calibration of engineering equipment.
  • Compile and maintain project record and as-built documents. Ensures storage protocols are followed.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
  • Communication skills, verbal and written - Basic.
  • Proficiency in MS Office - Basic.
  • Gain a working knowledge of organizational structure and resources provided.
  • Knowledge of LEAN construction principals.
  • General knowledge of means and methods of construction management.
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.


Education

  • High School/GED or equivalent (Required).
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management (Preferred).
  • In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.


Experience

  • 2+ years construction layout experience (Required).


Working Environment
  • Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
  • Frequent Activity: Standing, Walking, Lifting, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Sitting
  • May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
  • May require periods of travel
  • Valid and unrestricted drivers license required


Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

Click here for benefits details.

Base compensation for the Layout Surveyor role in US-CO is between $72,000 and $90,000 depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Requisition ID: 64123

About JE Dunn Construction

JE Dunn Construction is a commercial general contractor based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company was founded in 1924 by John Ernest Dunn and has since grown to become one of the largest construction companies in the United States. JE Dunn Construction has completed many high-profile projects, including the Sprint Center in Kansas City and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The company has won numerous awards for its work, including several AGC Build America Awards and ENR Best Projects Awards. JE Dunn Construction is committed to sustainability and has completed many LEED-certified projects.
Learn more about JE Dunn Construction
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1924

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at JE Dunn Construction

More Real Estate & Construction Jobs

Find similar Layout Surveyor jobs: