Line & Grade Instrument Man II

Line & Grade Instrument Man II

The Line & Grade Instrument Man II provides expertise and coordination in using surveying equipment to ensure that work is laid out effectively and accurately. Coordinates layout activities with Party Chief, Superintendent and/or Foremen for installation on a project. Has a good understanding of our SQP goals and collaborates with project leadership to identify improvement ideas. Contributes to effective project management through daily observations and communication.

Supports the field in resolving conflicts with tolerances and field constructability issues. Contributes to safety on the project by perpetuating the IIF culture.

• Accurately maintain all physical site dimensions and controls
• Accurate layout of building location, structures, and dimensions throughout the project
• Assist in establishing procedures and coordinating with the client to define primary survey points and transfer building control on site
• Establish secondary control and communicate procedures to crews; implement procedures to adequately provide layout methods and perform checks/re-checks
• Provide required data to Party Chief to establish defining points needed in a data collector
• Calculate and monitor concrete hold quantities daily
• Maintain communication with Party Chief, Superintendent, Foremen and other trades to coordinate project layout
• May serve as the Party Chief on smaller projects
• Set up and check accuracy of surveying equipment through pegging and double centering, or other methods
• Validate calculations and other information provided by the Party Chief/Superintendent
• Review construction documents for accuracy, deviations, conflicts and write clarification requests accordingly
• Collaborate with Party Chief, Superintendent, Foremen and other trades to resolve constructability conflicts
• Interface with Formwork Engineering to provide layout for formwork shop drawings
• Maintain field notes and documentation generated by layout
• Review and understand construction drawings and identify discrepancies
• Communicate changes and maintain technical drawings, as‑built, clarification logs, etc.
• Apply general construction tolerances in the application of work, including determination of the most stringent tolerance
• Follow safety guidelines, wear PPE, stay aware of surroundings
• Attend and participate in Tool Box Talks and provide input for Safety Task Analysis
• Comply with proper safety procedures

• High School Diploma and 4 years’ construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years’ experience as a Line & Grade Instrument Man I
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies
• Good listening skills
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; understanding of geometry and trigonometry
• Knowledge of industry tolerances
• Working knowledge of the coordinate system
• Ability to work harmoniously, respectfully and effectively with subordinates, peers, supervisors and clients
• Team player, who provides information to the workforce, resolves conflict, and provides feedback
• Ability to direct work

Salary: $65,600 - $82,000

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer. Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation during the application process may request accommodations by emailing hrtech or calling and asking for HR.