Construction Layout Party Chief

Boh Bros. Construction Co., L.L.C.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Boh Bros. Construction Co., L.L.C. seeks a Layout Party Chief to supervise survey activities on multiple sites and ensure layout accuracy to designs. You will coordinate with superintendents and foremen, mentor technicians, and ensure data integrity and documentation.

Candidates should have 3+ years in construction layout, strong instrument proficiency (Topcon, GPS, Carlson), and a valid driver's license. Travel to sites may be required; safety and accurate records are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with at least 3 years of field surveying experience in construction layout.
• Survey expertise across heavy civil projects and ability to lead junior staff.
• Proficient with survey instruments and data management; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs all phases of survey work on multiple construction jobsites.
• Coordinate work with job site Superintendents, Foremen, and other Party Chiefs.
• Trains and mentors Layout Technicians.
• Uses equipment such as Total Station (Topcon), GPS, Spinning Lasers, Level, and Data Collectors.
• Maintains field notebook documentation and checks measurements from office staff and technicians.
• Maintains As-Built drawings as required.
• Performs layout duties as needed by the Senior Layout Manager.

Skills

Total Station

GPS

Spinning Lasers

Data Collectors

Leadership

Mentoring

Math skills (geometry/trig)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Carlson Software

Topcon Total Station

Spinning Lasers

Data Collectors

Job description

Job Title

Layout Party Chief

Job Summary

Provides quality surveying services for company to ensure construction work complies with design drawings and specifications. Manages assigned survey personnel. Ensures compliance with company standards and best practices for all survey related activities; e.g. job set-up, data management, quality control, safety and other related areas as needed. This position works closely with the Senior Layout Party Chief to coordinate job set up and accurate documentation of survey data. A Layout Party Chief may be required to perform the duties of a Layout Technician as required by the Senior Layout Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all phases of the survey work on multiple construction jobsites.
• Coordinate work with job site Superintendents, Foreman, and other Party Chiefs in order to complete work assignments.
• Trains and mentors Layout Technicians.
• Uses multiple survey instruments to perform layout duties (Total Station [Topcon], GPS, Spinning Laser, Level, Data Collector, etc.).
• Maintains proper documentation in field notebook.
• Checks measurements and computations made by office personnel and Layout Technicians.
• Maintains "As-Built" drawings as required.
• Perform layout duties Layout Technician as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Educational and experience requirements include High School diploma or GED; minimum of 3 years of field experience in construction layout; and one year of experience as an instrument man.
• Survey related expertise in multiple forms of heavy civil construction to include bridge, industrial, heavy highway, piling, marine and/or underground utilities.
• Leadership ability to supervise & mentor entry level layout personnel.
• Must be team oriented, able to organize/prioritize multiple projects and embrace change where change is needed.
• Skilled in the use and care of optical and electrical surveying instruments and equipment (Total Station [Topcon], GPS, Spinning Lasers, Data Collectors, etc.)
• Proficient in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Able to read construction drawings and specifications in order to establish accurate survey control for a project.
• Working knowledge of all current survey technologies to include data collectors, total stations, robotic total stations, levels, and GPS based survey systems.
• Proficiency with survey software, Carlson Software experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Proficient communication skills including verbal and written, interpersonal and organizational.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff with strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to commit to the company values.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to travel as required which may include out of town travel.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a dependable vehicle with up-to-date inspection sticker to perform work related duties.