Field Layout Engineer 1

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Addison, TX

About The Position

The Field Layout Engineer 1 completes routine construction site layout tasks for a project or portion of a project. The role plans and maintains layout control, establishes building corners and permanent reference points, and performs site, roadway, and utility layouts. The position follows directions and refers exceptions to a supervisor. Its stated career path is Field Layout Engineer 2. The role includes supporting accurate project layout and construction verification, coordinating drawing reviews, maintaining engineering equipment, calculating quantities, and compiling project records and as-built documents. The position requires at least two years of construction layout experience. A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor's degree in construction management is preferred, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the listed education requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (required).
At least 2 years of construction layout experience (required).
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Basic verbal and written communication skills.
Basic proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to gain a working knowledge of the organizational structure and available resources.
Knowledge of LEAN construction principles.
General knowledge of construction management means and methods.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in construction management (preferred).

Responsibilities

Plan, set up, and maintain layout control for assigned construction projects and identify unacceptable errors.
Establish building corners and permanent reference points to enable back checks of building location.
Verify existing elevations shown on drawings used for roadways and utilities.
Lay out column center lines and wall locations, and verify that the exterior skin is not encroached upon by the main structure.
Plumb structural steel frames and check column alignments.
Set and maintain benchmarks and control lines on each floor, and verify that workers use proper elevations and control lines.
Check slab elevation and alignment during concrete pours.
Perform as-built surveys to verify placement of work and identify conflicts between work items; assist with maintaining as-built drawings as needed.
Assist project staff in securing certified layout from independent engineering resources to establish monument and baseline control and verify building corners and roadway entrances.
Accurately calculate earth, rock, and concrete quantities.
Assist in coordinating shop drawings with contract drawings, verify their accuracy, and propose solutions to drawing discrepancies.
Care for, maintain, and calibrate engineering equipment.
Compile and maintain project record and as-built documents, ensuring storage protocols are followed.