Line and Grade Instrument Man

Location: Clay

Role:
Construction Layout & Survey Technician

Location:

Syracuse, NY Salary: $65,000 – $85,000 Duration:
Permanent/Direct Hire Are you an experienced construction layout or survey professional looking to take your career to the next level? We’re seeking a skilled Construction Layout & Survey Technician to play a key role in delivering complex, large-scale construction projects where precision, coordination, and technical expertise are essential. This is an opportunity to take ownership of critical field layout activities, work alongside experienced construction professionals, and make a direct impact on project success.

What You’ll Do – Perform accurate construction layout and surveying for building foundations, structural concrete, formwork, and other critical project components. – Establish and maintain site control points, elevations, grades, and dimensional accuracy throughout construction. – Operate and verify surveying instruments, including total stations, levels, and data collectors. – Interpret construction drawings, verify measurements, and identify potential discrepancies or constructability challenges.

– Collaborate with Superintendents, Party Chiefs, Foremen, and field crews to coordinate layout activities and resolve field issues. – Maintain accurate field documentation, as-built drawings, and survey records. – Support field leadership and potentially serve as Party Chief on smaller projects. – Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with project quality standards. What You Bring – High school diploma with 2-4+ years of construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

– Proficiency with surveying equipment, coordinate systems, and construction layout techniques. – Strong understanding of construction tolerances, geometry, trigonometry, and dimensional calculations. – Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and identify layout conflicts. – Strong communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills. – Ability to independently manage layout responsibilities and provide direction to field crews. If you’re a detail-oriented construction layout professional who enjoys solving field challenges and seeing projects come together from the ground up, we’d love to connect!

Foot Bridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.