Ames Construction
Survey Foreman
Farmington, NM · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Project ManagementAccountingAutoCADLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCivil 3DOSHA
About the role
- Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
- Working Conditions - Location - This project is located in Farmington, New Mexico.
- Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily survey crew operations, including construction staking, layout, grade checks, and topographic/as-built surveys.
- Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control, benchmarks, and baselines.
- Perform layout for earthwork, utilities, foundations, structures, roadways, and other project features.
- Operate and manage survey instruments and technology, including GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and machine-control systems.
- Download, process, and manage survey data, control files, and digital terrain models (DTMs).
- Maintain accurate field notes, cut sheets, stakeout records, and as-built documentation.
- Perform QA/QC checks on layout work to ensure conformance with project tolerances and specifications.
- Anticipate layout needs, plan crew activities, and manage constraints to avoid delays.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve field conflicts and layout questions.
- Interpret drawings, specifications, and RFIs to ensure accurate translation of design into field layout.
Requirements
- Proven experience in construction layout across heavy civil, earthwork, structures, and/or roadway projects.
- Strong knowledge of survey principles, construction layout methods, and coordinate geometry (COGO).
- Proficiency with survey equipment and software (e.g., Trimble, Topcon, Leica
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and digital models.
- some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required
- ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.
- Construction site environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/associate degree in surveying, civil engineering technology, or related field preferred.
- Proficiency with survey equipment and software (e.g., Trimble, Topcon, Leica; TBC, Carlson, or AutoCAD Civil 3D).
- Five or more years of construction surveying experience, with at least two years in a lead or foreman role.
- TBC, Carlson, or AutoCAD Civil 3D).
- Solid understanding of machine-control/GPS grading technology.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety practices.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
- Working Conditions
- Location - This project is located in Farmington, New Mexico. Subsequent projects will be nationally based.
Nice to have
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- technical/associate degree in surveying, civil engineering technology, or related field preferred.
Equal opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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