Crew Chief-Surveying

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-First Mindset

Paid Holidays (7)

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement

Professional Development

Referral Cash Bonuses!

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a proactive Party Chief for a challenging project in Port Washington, WI.

You will oversee all surveying duties and supervise the field crew, ensuring accurate data collection and safe operations on site. The ideal candidate will have strong land surveying knowledge, prior crew management experience on large construction projects, and the ability to read electronic plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing surveying crews on large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of land surveying fundamentals and field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic plans and field drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveying crew on site and communicate hazards clearly.
• Plan and execute surveying work with minimal supervision.
• Perform construction lay outs from electronic plans.
• Operate surveying instruments safely and accurately.
• Create as-builts, topographic, and boundary surveys.
• Maintain detailed field notes and records.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Organized work

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Trimble Robotic Total Station

Trimble Access

Excel

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

McCarthy Building Companies is looking for a self-motivated Party Chief for an exciting project in Port Washington, WI. In this role, you will perform and oversee all site surveying duties and field crew. The ideal candidate possesses superior land surveying knowledge and prior experience managing surveying crews in large construction projects.

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals:

• Safety-First Mindset
• Paid Holidays (7)
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement
• Professional Development
• Referral Cash Bonuses!

McCarthy’s core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things

Responsibilities

• Recognize and communicate hazards/danger zones to surveying crew
• Plan and execute work with minimum supervision
• Manage surveying crew activities on the field
• Responsible for coding of labor hours (time keeping)
• Perform construction lay out from electronic plans or files
• Import and export information to and from data collector
• Create as-builts, topographical, and boundary surveys
• Perform land surveys and field stake-out (roads, bridges, buildings, and other properties)
• Interpret electronic drawing systems, and shop drawings
• Operate and set up surveying instruments (Trimble Robotic Total Station, etc.) for land surveying operations
• Perform material calculations and take offs
• Transfer grid lines and elevations from a set point
• Train and mentor less experienced craft employees
• Coordinate work with other trades
• Accurately perform advanced field calculations and keep detailed field notes

Qualifications

• Prior experience working on new construction projects in commercial, civil, or marine environments
• Must understand look ahead schedules and job sequences
• Intermediate computer skills (AutoCAD, blue beam, excel)
• Prior experience using Trimble Robotic Total Station with Trimble Access software
• Proficient utilizing an engineer calculator
• Understand construction terminology
• Basic Mathematics skills
• Must identify and utilize common construction materials, hand tools, and power tools (hammer, shovel, laser level, water pump, measuring tape, hammer drill, saw, demolition hammer, etc.)
• Proven commitment to Safety
• Work in an organized manner
• Able to work night shifts when needed
• Must have reliable transportation to/from the job site
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Must be self-motivated and can work well with others
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Ability to perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of material weighing 50 pounds
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces
• Minimum age 18+
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.