Party Chief

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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

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

McCarthys 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
• Abilityto performheavy lifting/pushing/pulling of materialweighing 50 pounds
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to work on scaffolds, ladders, floating platforms, and uneven surfaces
• Ability to work around excavations and heavy equipment Ability to traverse jobsite including via ladders, slopes, and steps no greater than 19 inches
• Minimum age 18+
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.