Ames Construction

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.

This listing is sourced directly from Ames Construction's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.