Survey Party Chief

Description

• Perform as-built surveys and prepare data electronically for submission to owner.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate problems and issues to project site team for immediate resolution.
• May operate equipment including forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• Develop surveying work schedules and delegate assignments to crew.
• Review, complete, and submit as required daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets, daily construction reports (DCRs), and safety paperwork.
• Determine and establish baseline building control and work points.
• Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations.
• Calculate coordinates and layout points based on project documents.
• Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors to comply with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
• Participate in external interviews for Trade surveyor positions and provide feedback on candidates to interviewer lead.
• May engage in activities requiring operation of project or personal vehicle.
• Track production of completed tasks.
• Oversee and/or maintain cleanliness and functionality of surveying equipment including tracking of calibrations.
• Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans, follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, adhere to safety protocols to perform work, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Foster a workplace environment where all people demonstrate the highest standards of care of each other using Turner’s Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work.
• Identify drawing discrepancies that could affect overall building layout and inform project team.
• Fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition (e.g., charging batteries).
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and complete surveying activities throughout duration of construction projects.
• Collaborate with EH&S and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.
• Inventory supplies and order supplies with approval as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams
• Strong planning and analysis skills
• Minimum of 5 years of experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Reliable transportation
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
• Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification
• Advanced use of surveying equipment such as builder’s level, lasers, laser levels, total stations, and robotic total stations
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
• Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback
• Moderate computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad)
• Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations
• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete surveying activities.
• Proficient in CAD (Computer Aided Design) or surveying-based programs
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance