Layout Expert

Interpreting Plans: Read and analyze architectural blueprints, structural drawings, and digital 3D/VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) models.

Establishing Control Points: Set primary site benchmarks, grid lines, and vertical/horizontal control networks from master survey data

Field Marking and Layout: Use advanced measurement tools-like Robotic Total Stations (RTS), GPS units, and laser levels-to physically mark building corners, column lines, partition walls, and utility stub-ups

Verifying As-Built Accuracy: Check formwork, anchor bolts, structural steel alignment, and concrete embedments to ensure they match design tolerances

Troubleshooting Discrepancies: Identify conflicts between field conditions and digital plans, resolving issues before costly construction mistakes or rework happen.

Team Collaboration: Coordinate daily with project managers, field crews, trade contractors, and VDC teams to keep construction sequences aligned and on schedule

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Work on all local projects within the Chicago area Strong focus on safety and quality of project delivery

• Experience as a union carpenter preferred
• Experience with heavy industrial experience preferred
• Experience with Trimble software preferred
• Experience with Trim Line preferred
• Experience taking a set of plans and implementing them into the ground required
• Willing to be a part of the union required
• Experience as a Layout Engineer preferred

This company has been around for 50 years, working on all industrial and federal projects throughout the Chicago area. They have a strong focus on safety and quality which directly correlates with the tenure of their employees. This person would come on board for a full-time, on-site role. They would in return be given a union salary, union benefits, and a truck.

• Union salary (based strictly off experience)
• Union benefits which include, but not limited to: pension, health benefits, PTO, disability, life insurance, overtime premiums
• Truck provided
• Gas card provided
• Work/life balance
• Job stability
• Healthy pipeline of work
• Mentorship and training