Field Layout Engineer

2 days ago


Livonia, Michigan, United States Christman Constructors Full time
Job Title: Field Layout Engineer - Concrete

We are seeking a highly skilled Field Layout Engineer - Concrete to join our team at Christman Constructors, Inc. This role will involve working with concrete carpenters to layout building locations, foundations, walls, embedded materials, and anchor bolts.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan, set up, and maintain layout control for assigned construction projects and identify unacceptable errors.
  • Establish building corners and permanent reference points to allow back checks of building location.
  • Verify existing elevations shown on drawings used on roadways and utilities.
  • Lay out column center lines and wall locations, and verify that exterior skin is not encroached by main structure.
  • Plumb structural steel frame and check column alignments.
  • Set and maintain benchmarks and control lines on each floor for use in layout, and verify that workers are using proper elevations and control lines.
  • Check slab for elevation and alignment during concrete pours.
  • Perform as-built surveys to verify correct placement of work and to identify conflicts between items of work.
  • 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.
  • Calculate earth, rock, and concrete quantities accurately.
  • Assist with the coordination of shop drawings with contract drawings, verify accuracy, and propose solutions to discrepancies between the drawings.
  • Responsible for care, maintenance, and calibration of engineering equipment.
  • Compile and maintain project record and as-built documents. Ensure storage protocols are followed.
Requirements:
  • Three (3) years of experience in Building Layout and using Total Station.
  • Basic understanding of Trimble and Nikon equipment.
  • Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis, and estimation metrics.
  • Experience within General Trade Carpentry.
  • Ability to interact with and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external customers, in different situations.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks while completing work within established deadlines.
  • Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments.
  • Must have excellent written and oral skills.
  • Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving.
  • Have a wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.
About Christman Constructors, Inc.

At Christman Constructors, Inc., we are passionate about constructing facilities that drive our economy, improve our public infrastructure, and create the spaces that enable our clients to do what they do best. We are a premier full-service construction contractor with a tradition of excellence spanning more than a century.

We specialize in Carpentry & General Trades, Concrete & Civil, Demolition & Restoration, Mass Timber, Fireproofing, Service, and General Contracting. Our company culture is built on the principles of teamwork, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The majority of work is completed outside at the construction site and in an office trailer where the project is monitored, and daily decisions are made about construction activities.

The position is often exposed to sounds and loud noises, such as construction equipment. The job requires the wearing of protective equipment when on the construction site (hardhats, safety glasses, and highly visible clothing).

Temperatures and conditions may vary depending on the weather and seasons.

As part of our focus on being a Great Place to Work, we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics we expect:

  • Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, reach (with hands and arms), climb, balance stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must be able to talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, be able to use a telephone and operate a keyboard.
  • Be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.



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