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Survey Field Crew Chief

Survey Field Crew Chief

Percheron LLCKaty, TX, US
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Description

Under the general direction of the Project Manager, the Survey Party Chief leads his field survey crew in performing construction, topographic, hydrographic, boundary, right-of-way, control, and special purpose surveys for a client or in support of any of the various technical services of the company.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Reports to the SVY Field Manager (Chief of Parties) or Project Manager who is responsible for the project / assignment.
  • Ensures that all members of his survey crew conduct themselves in a professional manner and present a responsible, positive attitude to the public.
  • Interacts with internal and external client representatives in a professional manner.
  • Coordinates with Project manager, Chief of Parties and project personnel for daily crew assignment and schedule to meet project needs.
  • Ensures, through daily inspection, that the survey vehicles have an adequate supply of equipment and materials for the day's operations.
  • Supervises, manages, and mentors subordinate field survey personnel in the performance of their assignments.
  • Scribes neat and accurate field notes to record the survey work performed.
  • Performs the necessary calculations to close level loops, to provide field checks on the angular closure of a field traverse, etc.

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years' project experience required in the field of surveying.
  • A thorough understanding of all surveying and best practices.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
  • A thorough understanding of safety precautions and the ability to follow and enforce SSSP related to the project.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to make good decisions quickly and provide alternate solutions.
  • Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
  • Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted).
  • Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to read graphic instructions, construction plans and specifications.

    • Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • Spends 100% of time in a field environment.
  • Is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
  • Is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • Occasionally lift and / or move up to twenty-five pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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