Requisition ID: 173079
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Southeast District
Department: Surveying
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Survey Party Chief, you will play an integral role in establishing and maintaining methods for safe, accurate, and efficient Survey Field Operations to support the construction of the I-40 Project.
District Overview
Kiewit's Southeast District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include building bridges, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams, pump stations or tunnels. Although most of our work is regionally based in the southeast region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the east coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.
Location
I-40 project location in Ashville, NC
Responsibilities
As a Survey Party Chief You will have responsibilities over maintaining an accurate schedule, mentoring and training field personnel, plan and model review, and field survey operations. The Survey Party Chief should plan to spend 80% - 100% of his/her time in the field performing survey field operations.
Responsibilities:
• Implementing the project survey plan specific to field operations in communication with the project team
• Understanding the ongoing operational requirements (layout) as well as project closeout criteria
• Create, review, and ensure the accuracy of files prior to being used in the field for calculations or layout purposes
• Ensure and maintain accurate recordkeeping and legible field notes throughout the project lifecycle
• The Setting and maintenance of the project control network.
• Perform discipline specific layout for the control of construction on the project
• Oversee the operation with periodic reviews of record keeping, field procedures and participate in survey audits to ensure that all work is performed in an efficient and professional manner
• Establish regular meetings with the project team to understand schedule and prioritize layout
Qualifications
• Minimum of three (3) year’s demonstrable experience in Construction Survey, Dimensional Control, Industrial Measurement, or a related field is required
• Trimble Survey Hardware and Trimble Business Center experience is a plus
• Knowledge of Trimble Machine Control systems, ability to upload and download files, and basic modeling skills a plus
• Must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonmetry to perform calculations (area, volume, circumference, proportion, percentage)
• Dynamic thinker with the desire to lead, motivate and mentor teams
• Self-starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity
• Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team
• Committed to working safe and getting the job done right the first time
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Must be willing to work 50-60 hours per week, along with weekends as required by schedule
• May work at various locations from time to time where conditions may vary
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Working Conditions
• Will manage a diverse workload; must be able to handle changes in the work environment and remain flexible while accommodating project needs
• Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management
• Occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours and occasional irregular hours
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
