Assistant Layout Superintendent Topographic

Job Details

Description

Summary/Objective

We are looking for a detail-oriented, skilled individual who is passionate about leveraging their skills as a land surveyor, BIM technology, and familiarity with field layout tasks to drive project success and foster collaborative, efficient construction practices.

Essential Functions

• Provide project teams layout points generated from surveyor control points
• Use GPS and Robotic equipment for civil construction layout activities, including curbs, sidewalks, light pole bases, and similar site work Provide elevation for foundation systems, stem walls, curb and gutter, dirt grades, etc.
• Data point collection of new systems in place or existing site conditions
• Operate an optical level to establish elevations, sidewalk grades, and pipe slope elevations
• Coordination with surveyors
• Coordination with Architectural and Engineering teams to get the necessary information for layout
• Modeling as required by BIM – Navisworks/Revit/AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Drafting/Detailing – Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam
• Communicate with project superintendents, project engineers, or project managers.
• Ability to travel frequently and remain eligible to operate a company vehicle or a personal vehicle for company purposes per Fleet Safety Management policy
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in land surveying, civil construction or related construction work
• Minimum one year of experience in general construction
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work rapidly and accurately with plans and computers, follow set procedures and standards as well as compare and recognize differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects
• Ability to picture objects from drawings or diagrams, rate information using standards that can be measured or checked, perform quantity takeoffs, compile pricing, and work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
  
  

Competencies

• Technical Writing (Emails)
• Software utilization (Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, etc)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Problem Solving
• People Skills
• Communication Proficiency
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The Assistant Layout Superintendent works in a dynamic, field-driven construction environment that blends outdoor jobsite activities with office-based coordination and digital modeling. This role requires frequent presence on active construction sites, where the individual uses GPS, robotic total stations, and optical leveling equipment to perform precise layout and verification tasks for civil and structural elements. At the same time, the position involves significant collaboration with project superintendents, engineers, architects, and surveyors, often requiring the use of BIM platforms such as Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD Civil 3D to interpret and generate layout data. The work environment is fast-paced and detail-oriented, demanding strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure. Regular travel between job sites is common, and the role requires balancing hands-on fieldwork with technical drafting, data management, and communication responsibilities to ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and within established quality and budget standards.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The Assistant Layout Superintendent role requires the ability to perform a range of physical activities in both outdoor construction environments and indoor office settings. The position involves frequent standing, walking, and traversing uneven or rough terrain on active job sites, as well as the ability to climb ladders, work at varying heights, and navigate around heavy equipment and ongoing construction operations. The individual must be capable of lifting and carrying surveying equipment, tools, and materials (often weighing up to 50 pounds) and performing repetitive motions such as bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Visual acuity is essential for reading construction drawings, operating precision instruments, and identifying layout points with a high degree of accuracy. The role may also require extended periods of screen time for drafting and modeling tasks. Additionally, the position demands the ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and precipitation, while maintaining focus, safety awareness, and productivity throughout the workday.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-union position. The scheduled hours are 40 to 50 hours per week Monday through Friday but may be extended as required to execute the tasks assigned.

Travel

This position requires frequent travel. The Assistant Layout Superintendent routinely travels to and from the office, job sites/projects, meetings, supplier/sub-contractor locations, etc.

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field; at least three years of experience in land surveying, civil construction, or related construction fields; and a minimum of one year of hands-on experience in general construction.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment screen, including but not limited to a drug and alcohol screen, background check, motor vehicle records check, reference check and physical (if applicable).
• Current and valid driver’s license in the state of permanent residence (must be insurable by Jaynes automobile insurance carrier in order to drive a Jaynes vehicle).
• Must be eligible per Fleet Safety Management policy to operate a company vehicle or a personal vehicle for company purposes.
  
  

Work Authorization

Jaynes Corporation requires that all employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. Any person employed by Jaynes must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and will be entered into the federal E-Verify system.

AAP/EEO Statement

All employment decisions at Jaynes are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national, social, or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Jaynes will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Benefits

Jaynes Corporation is an employee-owned company and offers an exceptional benefits package. In addition to a competitive base salary, regular full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance; a health savings account (HSA); dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); company-paid and supplemental life insurance; long term & short term disability insurance; cancer, accident & hospital indemnity coverage; retirement planning including 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); bonus plan; paid holidays; and up to 5 weeks of paid leave.

Additional wellness benefits include an onsite healthcare clinic for employees and their dependents, a comprehensive employee wellness program that includes financial incentives, free weekly yoga classes, an employee assistance program (EAP), and a fitness membership reimbursement program.

Regular part-time employees and interns are eligible for limited benefits.

Please Note

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization.

Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the supervisor to assign additional tasks, or otherwise modify duties to be performed, even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job.

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