Lead Survey Crew Chief, Construction Field Expert

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 self-motivated Party Chief in St. Louis, MO to oversee surveying duties and lead field crews on large construction projects.

The ideal candidate has strong land surveying knowledge, experience managing crews, and a commitment to safety. McCarthy offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development within a 100% employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience on new construction projects in commercial, civil, or marine environments.
• Must understand look ahead schedules and job sequences.
• Intermediate computer skills (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel).
• Experience using Trimble Robotic Total Station with Trimble Access software.
• Proficient with engineer calculators and basic construction terminology.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and communicate hazards to surveying crew.
• Plan and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Manage surveying crew activities in 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 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.

Skills

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Excel

Tools

Trimble Robotic Total Station

Trimble Access software

Engineering calculator

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Party Chief in St. Louis, MO to oversee surveying duties and lead field crews on large construction projects.

The ideal candidate has strong land surveying knowledge, experience managing crews, and a commitment to safety. McCarthy offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development within a 100% employee-owned environment.