Robotic Layout Technician

Reports To: Founder and Chief Executive Officer Location: Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY, with regular travel to active project sites in the New York metropolitan area Employment Type: Full-time, hourly (non-exempt) Position Summary Blackboard Studio prints buildings onto the floor before they are built. We turn the drawings architects and engineers spend months producing into full-scale, accurate lines on concrete, so the trades build what was designed rather than what was guessed. The Robotic Layout Technician carries the drawings from the page to the slab. You'll read architectural, structural, and MEP documents, establish and verify site control, and run robotic layout equipment and total stations to put precise lines on the floor. You'll catch conflicts between the drawings and field conditions before they become someone else's mistake, and coordinate sequencing with superintendents and trade foremen so every trade builds from the same lines. The work is hands‑on first and analytical second. It demands sound judgment, sharp attention to detail, and someone who can work through a field question with a superintendent in the morning and a foreman in the afternoon. Core Responsibilities Field layout is the core of this role. The technician owns the layout on site, validates it against reality, and makes the call when reality disagrees. Establish and verify site control, including confirmation of survey control points and benchmark elevations against the design basis. Deploy and operate robotic layout equipment on site and verify its output against the layout files. Maintain, calibrate, transport, and troubleshoot robotic layout equipment and survey instruments. Determine in the field whether a deviation is within tolerance, requires adjustment, or requires escalation, and diagnose whether its cause is equipment, model, document, or as‑built condition. Exercise independent judgment on whether conditions permit layout to proceed, including authority to stop work where slab conditions, obstructions, or control integrity make accurate layout impossible. Process Improvement and Client Communication Contribute to the firm's layout standards, QA protocols, and field procedures based on lessons learned in the field. Serve as the firm's on-site point of contact on assigned projects for superintendents, foremen, and trade partners, and coordinate with architects and engineers as needed. Prepare daily field reports and as-laid documentation, and participate in site coordination meetings. Support scoping for prospective projects with field-based input on site readiness and level of effort. Required Qualifications 3+ years of hands‑on construction experience in one or more of the following: carpentry or trade layout, land or construction surveying, general contractor field supervision (superintendent or assistant superintendent), or architectural design with significant field exposure. Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, with strong working knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequencing. Understanding of construction site code of conduct and safety measures. Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with superintendents, foremen, and design teams. OSHA 30 and NYC SST certification. Valid driver's license and the ability to transport layout equipment to job sites. Preferred Qualifications Experience establishing survey control and laying out from a control network on commercial projects. Experience with robotic total stations (Trimble, Leica, or Topcon) and laser scanning. Familiarity with Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter or comparable automated layout systems, and field experience on active commercial sites in New York City. Physical Requirements and Work Environment This position requires regular presence on active construction sites. The incumbent must be able to: Work on sites that are unfinished, unconditioned, and subject to noise, dust, and weather. Stand, walk, kneel, and traverse uneven surfaces for extended periods, and climb ladders and stairs to access areas without permanent egress. Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, and wear required personal protective equipment at all times on site. Travel to project sites throughout the New York metropolitan area, with occasional travel beyond it. Work early‑morning start times and occasional evenings or weekends to match construction schedules, including overtime as needed. Compensation and Classification Pay range: $38 to $44 per hour, commensurate with experience. Training: Paid, hands‑on training on the firm's robotic layout systems and workflows. Career Path: Opportunity to grow with a fast‑moving company, taking on project leadership, training new technicians, and shaping the firm's field procedures. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the FLSA and the New York State Labor Law. This description outlines the general nature of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Blackboard Studio Technologies, Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blackboard Studio