Southeast - Survey Party Chief - Shady Hills, FL

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 Shady Hills power project.

District Overview

Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work 

Location

Shady Hills Power project in Spring Hills, FL

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibility:

As a Survey Party Chief, you will maintain an accurate schedule, mentor and train field personnel, plan and model reviews, and conduct field survey operations. The Survey Party Chief should plan to spend 80% - 100% of their 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) and project closeout criteria.
• Creating, reviewing, and ensuring the accuracy of files before they are used in the field for calculations or layout purposes.
• Ensuring and maintaining accurate recordkeeping and legible field notes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Setting and maintaining the project control network.
• Performing discipline-specific layouts for the control of construction on the project.
• Overseeing the operation with periodic reviews of record keeping and field procedures and participating in survey audits to ensure that all work is performed efficiently and professionally.
• Establishing regular meetings with the project team to understand the schedule and prioritize layout.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of 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 are a plus.
• Must be able to apply basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry concepts 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 safely 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.