Line & Grade Instrument Man II

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc.; Colonial Heights (VA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc, located in Colonial Heights, VA, seeks a Line & Grade Instrument Man II to coordinate surveying activities and ensure accurate layout for projects. You’ll work with the Party Chief, Superintendent, and foremen to implement layout, resolve constructability issues, and maintain field documentation.

You should have a High School Diploma with construction experience and strong math, teamwork, and safety skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 4 years’ construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years’ experience as an Line & Grade Instrument Man I.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from customers and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to calculate proportions, area, circumference and volume; geometry & trig.
• Knowledge of industry tolerances and the coordinate system.
• Ability to work harmoniously with subordinates, peers, supervisors and clients.
• Team player who shares information, resolves conflicts and provides feedback.
• Ability to direct work.

Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain all physical site dimensions and controls.
• Accurate layout of building location, structures, and dimensions.
• Establish primary survey points and transfer building control on site.
• Establish secondary control and communicate procedures to crews.
• Provide data to the Party Chief to establish defining points.
• Calculate and monitor concrete hold quantities daily.
• Coordinate with Party Chief, Superintendent, Foremen and other trades.
• May serve as Party Chief on smaller projects.
• Set up and check surveying equipment for accuracy.
• Review drawings for discrepancies and write clarification requests.
• Collaborate with project leadership to resolve constructability conflicts.
• Interface with Formwork Engineering to provide layout for shop drawings.
• Maintain field notes and layout documentation.
• Ensure changes are communicated and drawings updated.
• Interpret tolerances and apply safest, most stringent limits.
• Follow safety guidelines and participate in toolbox talks.

Skills

Surveying

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Communication

Geometry & trig

Education

High School Diploma

4 years construction experience

Tools

Surveying equipment

Job description

Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

Location: Colonial Heights, VA, US, 23834

Req ID: 8526
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings:1

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative.

Summary

The Line & Grade Instrument Man II provides the expertise and coordination in using the surveying equipment to ensure that the work is laid out in the most effective and accurate way possible. Coordinates layout activities with the Party Chief, Superintendent and/or Foremen for the installation of layout on a project. Has a good understanding of our SQP goals and collaborates with project leadership to identify improvement ideas. Contributes to effective project management through daily observations and communication. Supports the field in resolving any conflicts with tolerances and field constructability issues in the installation of the work. Contributes to safety on the project by perpetuating the IIF culture.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Line & Grade Instrument Man II will possess competency in the areas listed below in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, and working conditions associated with this job.

• Responsible for accurately maintaining all physical site dimensions and controls
• Responsible for accurate layout of building location, structures, and dimensions throughout the project
• Assists in establishing procedures and coordinating with the client to define primary survey points and transfer building control on the site
• Establishes secondary control and communicates procedures to individual work crews
  Implements procedures to adequately provide layout methods and check/re-check
• Provides required data to Party Chief to establish defining points needed in a data collector
• Calculates and monitors concrete hold quantities on a daily basis
• Maintains communication with Party Chief, Superintendent, Foremen and other trades to coordinate project layout
• May serve as the Party Chief on smaller projects
• Sets up and checks accuracy of surveying equipment through pegging and double centering, or other methods
• Validates calculations and other information provided by the Party Chief/Superintendent
• Reviews construction documents for accuracy, deviations, and conflicts and writes clarification requests accordingly
• Collaborates with Party Chief, Superintendent, Foremen and other trades to resolve constructability conflicts
• Interfaces with Formwork Engineering department to provide layout for formwork shop drawings
• Maintains field notes and documentation generated by layout
• Reviews and understands construction drawings and identifies discrepancies
• Responsible for communication of changes and maintenance of technical drawings, as-builts, clarification logs, etc.
• Knows and applies general construction tolerances in the application of work including the determination of the most stringent tolerance and its use
• Sets example by following safety guidelines including but not limited to wearing PPE on jobs, staying aware of surroundings, etc.
• Attends and participates in Tool Box Talks and provides input for Safety Task Analysis
• Complies with proper safety procedures

Requirements

The Line & Grade Instrument Man II will possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.

• High School Diploma and 4 years’ construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have 2 years’ experience as an Line & Grade Instrument Man I
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; understanding of geometry and trigonometry
• Knowledge of industry tolerances
• Working knowledge in the use of the coordinate system
• Ability to work harmoniously, respectfully and effectively with subordinates, peers, supervisors and clients
• Team player, who provides information to the workforce, resolves conflict, and provides feedback
• Ability to direct work

Compensation for this position is expected to range from $65,600 to $82,000 annually.
Actual compensation offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, training, skills, certifications, geographic location, market conditions, and business needs.

In addition to base compensation, eligible co-workers may participate in company-sponsored benefits, which may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings plans, and other company-sponsored benefit programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. In addition to offering great pay, we’ll help you develop the knowledge, confidence, and network to move forward and upward. Make a difference in the lives of those who rely on the structures you help build. Join a company that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness so you can build a legacy you will be proud of.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.