Survey & Layout Manager

J Benton Construction•St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

J. Benton Construction, LLC is more than a construction company—we are a team of builders committed to delivering exceptional project experiences while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our mission is to be recognized as one of the leading construction companies in the Caribbean through an unwavering focus on customer service, quality, and continuous improvement. Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors. This collaboration allows us to leverage shared expertise, complementary strengths, and national-level resources to deliver best-in-class projects throughout the region. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home and to build projects that make a lasting impact on our community—while offering our employees meaningful careers with opportunities to grow. The Survey & Layout Manager leads J. Benton Construction’s enterprise-wide survey and layout program across all active projects. This role establishes standards, manages field personnel and equipment, ensures quality control, and integrates layout strategy into project planning and layout activities execution. Serving as the technical authority for all field layout and surveying activities, this position partners closely with field operations, project management, self-perform teams, and external stakeholders to support safe, accurate, and efficient project delivery. This position is a regional position and will require inter-island travel.

Requirements

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
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or construction layout software
Proficiency in the preparation, verification, and management of digital layout files and field data.
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Excellent organizational, planning, and resource management skills
Advanced technical expertise in construction surveying and layout
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Surveyor, current or previous
FAA 107 Drone Operations
OSHA 30

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