Lead Field Survey Party Chief - Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-First Mindset

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement

Professional Development

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Party Chief to oversee surveying duties on a Houston project. You will lead the field crew, interpret electronic plans, and ensure safety and accuracy while coordinating with other trades.

Ideal candidates have land surveying knowledge and prior experience managing surveying crews on large construction projects, with proficiency in Trimble equipment and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Experience on new construction projects in commercial, civil or marine environments.
• Look-ahead schedules and job sequences understood.
• Intermediate computer skills (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel).
• Experience using Trimble Robotic Total Station with Trimble Access.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and communicate hazards to surveying crew.
• Plan and execute work with minimum supervision.
• Manage surveying crew activities on the field.
• Code labor hours (time keeping).
• Perform construction lay out from electronic plans or files.
• Import/export information to data collectors.
• Create as-builts, topographical, and boundary surveys.
• Perform land surveys and field stake-out (roads, bridges, buildings).
• Interpret electronic drawings and shop drawings.
• Operate surveying instruments (Trimble Total Station) for land surveying.
• 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.
• Keep detailed field notes and perform advanced field calculations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Excel

Trimble Total Station

Trimble Access

Engineering calculator

Construction terms

Basic math

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Excel

Trimble Robotic Total Station

Trimble Access

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Party Chief to oversee surveying duties on a Houston project. You will lead the field crew, interpret electronic plans, and ensure safety and accuracy while coordinating with other trades.

Ideal candidates have land surveying knowledge and prior experience managing surveying crews on large construction projects, with proficiency in Trimble equipment and AutoCAD.