Kingsbury Companies LLC - Construction Layout Lead

Construction Layout Lead – Leading Precision Survey & Machine Control Operations

Job Overview

• Company: Kingsbury Companies, LLC

• Salary/Pay Rate: $75,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on experience and licensing

• Location: Burlington, VT and surrounding areas

• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.

• Project Scope: Commercial and Industrial Heavy Civil Construction.

• Mandatory License & Certifications: None

The Opportunity You will be the technical linchpin of our field operations, transforming digital models into physical reality across complex heavy civil landscapes. This role offers the opportunity to own the entire survey ecosystem—from managing robotic total stations to mentoring crews—within a company that prioritizes high-impact infrastructure and internal career growth.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead and coordinate all field survey operations and equipment setup to ensure pinpoint accuracy for heavy civil builds.

• Manage high-tech survey assets including GPS units, robotic total stations, and machine control software updates.

• Prepare and review critical survey files for GPS uploads and TIN modeling to guide precision grading and excavation.

• Execute precision layouts for anchor bolts, benchmarks, and property corners to maintain ± thousandth tolerances.

• Identify and resolve potential design conflicts by bridging the gap between shop drawings and real-world site conditions.

• Perform progress and final as-built surveys to verify that all installations meet strict project specifications.

• Mentor field crews and project staff on survey technology to improve overall site efficiency and technical proficiency.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction layout, surveying, or heavy civil field operations.

• OSHA 10 certification and a deep commitment to maintaining a rigorous safety culture.

• Proven expertise in reading complex construction drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.

• Experience maintaining tight line and grade tolerances in a fast-paced field environment.

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to job sites 70% of the time and 30% at the main office.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or a related field.

• Professional Survey Licensure in Vermont, New Hampshire, or New York.

• Proficiency with Carlson Survey Software, FieldGenius, Unicontrol, CAD, and Geomax equipment.

• Prior experience with machine control systems and creating digital terrain models.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle and a competitive salary structure.

• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and disability insurance options.

• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• Company vehicle provided for extensive regional travel.

• Wellness reimbursements and provided safety equipment.

• Access to paid training, mentorship, and professional certification programs.

About Us Kingsbury Companies, LLC specializes in complex civil and industrial projects where precision is paramount. We invest in our people by providing the latest technology and a clear path for advancement, ensuring you aren't just doing a job, but building a career. Our team operates on the core values of Integrity, Adaptability, and Efficiency to deliver high-quality infrastructure across the Northeast.

Learn more at https://www.kingsburyco.com/

Kingsbury Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.