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Garney Construction

Survey Technician

Nashville, TN · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform construction layout tasks using GPS, Total Stations, Auto Levels, and other surveying tools * Conduct bathymetric sonar surveys to support marine and underwater construction activities

Garney Construction

Survey Technician

Nashville, TN

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform construction layout tasks using GPS, Total Stations, Auto Levels, and other surveying tools * Conduct bathymetric sonar surveys to support marine and underwater construction activities

HMB Professional Engineers

Survey Field Technician

Nashville, TN

$19 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Your role involves collecting data for construction layout, topographic, boundary, right-of-way, and control survey projects, ensuring work meets company standards and results are presented clearly.

Atwell, LLC

CAD Designer - Land Development

Nashville, TN · On-site

$26 - $36/hr

Produce various drawings specific to projects including soil erosion plans, site layout, grading, storm sewer, water, sanitary sewer plans, construction layout, and construction staking. * Review ...

Atwell, LLC

CAD Designer - Land Development

Nashville, TN · On-site

$26 - $36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Produce various drawings specific to projects including soil erosion plans, site layout, grading, storm sewer, water, sanitary sewer plans, construction layout, and construction staking. * Review ...

Garney Construction

Survey Technician

Nashville, TN · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform construction layout tasks using GPS, Total Stations, Auto Levels, and other surveying tools * Conduct bathymetric sonar surveys to support marine and underwater construction activities

HMB Professional Engineers

Senior CEI Inspector

Nashville, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Performing highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, marking, and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests

TTL Inc

Survey Party Chief

Clarksville, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performs the following surveys: boundary, control, topographic, construction layout and staking, environmental mapping, GPS/GIS surveys, and land surveying. * Completes the field work by performing ...

TTL Inc

Survey Field Technician

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performs field survey operations on the following surveys: boundary, control, topographic, construction layout and staking, environmental mapping, GPS/GIS surveys, and land surveying. * Works ...

Midwood Construction Services LLC

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Construction Laborer - Tile Installation Support

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$22.50/hr

Prepare work areas and maintain clean, safe job sites. * Assist tile installers with layout, setup ... Previous experience in construction, masonry, or tile installation preferred (will train the right ...

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Midwood Construction Services LLC

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Construction Laborer - Tile Installation Support

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$22.50/hr

Prepare work areas and maintain clean, safe job sites. * Assist tile installers with layout, setup ... Previous experience in construction, masonry, or tile installation preferred (will train the right ...

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Hickory Construction

Carpenter - Custom Construction

Alcoa, TN · On-site

$19 - $25.75/hr

Hickory Construction, Inc Carpenter - Custom Construction Location: Knoxville, TN (Full-Time Field ... Provide accurate layout for carpenters and subcontractors to 1/16" tolerances, maintaining plumb ...

HMB Professional Engineers

CEI Inspector

Nashville, TN

$30 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Performing highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, marking, and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests

Trilon

Sr CEI Inspector

Nashville, TN

$35 - $41/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Performing highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, marking, and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests

Trilon Group

Sr CEI Inspector

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

$35 - $41/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Performing highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, marking, and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests

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How much do construction layout jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for construction layout in Tennessee is $19.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $20.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a construction layout?

A Construction Layout job involves interpreting blueprints and marking reference points on a construction site to guide the building process. This ensures that structures are built accurately according to design specifications. Professionals in this role use surveying equipment, such as total stations and GPS, to establish precise measurements. They work closely with engineers and contractors to maintain alignment, elevation, and positioning throughout the project.

What are some common challenges faced in a construction layout role?

A common challenge in Construction Layout is ensuring precise measurements in varying site conditions, which can be affected by weather, terrain, and ongoing work by other trades. Professionals often need to coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to adjust plans and resolve discrepancies quickly. There can be pressure to meet tight project deadlines while maintaining accuracy and adherence to safety standards. Overcoming these challenges requires both technical expertise and strong communication skills, making adaptability an asset in this dynamic role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the construction layout position, and why are they important?

To excel in Construction Layout, candidates need a solid understanding of construction drawings, site surveying, and math skills, often supported by experience or coursework in civil engineering or surveying. Familiarity with tools such as total stations, GPS equipment, and CAD software, as well as certifications like OSHA safety training, are commonly required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help professionals stand out in this field. These skills ensure accurate layouts, minimize costly errors, and facilitate smooth collaboration with construction teams.

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Assistant Field Layout Engineer

Christmanco

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Christman Mid Atlantic Constructors, LLC

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman Southeast Constructors

With projects throughout the southeast, Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We're searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CSEC is looking for an Assistant Field Layout Engineer in our Knoxville, Tennessee region.

What You Will Do:

As an Assistant Field Layout Engineer, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Takes direction from supervisor (QC Manager, Field Layout Engineer).

  • Establishes building corners and permanent reference points to allow back checks of building location.

  • Lay out wall / column / anchor bolt pattern center lines for correct installation of rebar, formwork embeds etc

  • Sets and maintains benchmarks and control lines on each floor for use in layout, and verify that workers are using proper elevations and control lines.

  • Checks slab for elevation and alignment during concrete pours.

  • Performs as-built surveys to verify correct placement of work and to identify conflicts between items of work (i.e., where concrete slab edge or walls have encroached on the exterior skin), and may help maintain as-built drawings.

  • Read drawings to identify required dimensions to perform layout listed above and confirms no conflicts between drawing sets (Structural, Architectural, Civil, Etc.)

  • Calculates earth, rock, and concrete quantities accurately.

  • Assist with the coordination of shop drawings with contract drawings, verifies accuracy, and proposes solutions to discrepancies between the drawings.

  • Responsible for care, maintenance, and calibration of engineering equipment.

  • Compile and maintain project record and as-built documents.


Expected Hours of Work and Travel: Full time position, with occasional extended hours and weekends. Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives. Majority of travel done during work hours; overnight stays may be required.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

  • Five (5) years of experience as a tradesperson in construction.

  • Graduation from relevant trade school with certificate in surveying.

  • Or equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.


Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

  • Basic understanding of Trimble and Nikon equipment

  • Basic understanding of research methodology, data analysis, and estimation metrics.

  • Experience within general trade carpentry.

  • Two years in construction carpentry experience.

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

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