Party Chief

Sandis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandis is seeking a Party Chief to lead surveying operations in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The role requires coordinating the crew, performing staking and as-built surveys, and ensuring data quality and safety on site.

The ideal candidate should have local union apprenticeship experience or be enrolled, with knowledge of Trimble and Leica equipment, and a valid driver's license. The position is full-time and on-site, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated surveying knowledge and field procedures.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment and data collection methods.
• Familiarity with safety standards and field QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform all types of surveys including staking and as-builts.
• Plan and coordinate survey crew efforts to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Perform field quality control of design documents.
• Assist with survey computations and data collection.
• Train team in survey methods and equipment use (Leica).
• Communicate with office survey team, owners, and contractors.
• Maintain and operate survey equipment properly.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Early morning start

Education

Certified Party Chief

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Trimble Robotic Total Station

Leica 3D scanners

GPS/RTK/VRS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Party Chief

Campbell Construction Staking/Union Full-Time Manual Labor Los Angeles, CA, US

Salary Range: $68.91 To $68.91 Hourly

Sandis is currently looking for a Party Chief in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. The ideal candidate is a team-player who is detail oriented, highly organized and is self-motivated and enjoys starting work in the early mornings.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform all types of surveys, including but not limited to, construction staking, As-Builts, and specialty surveys on buildings.
• Plan and coordinate the efforts of the survey crew and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly, and efficiently
• Perform field quality control of design documents
• Assist with survey computations and data collection
• Train surveying team in the use of survey equipment (Leica), survey methods and safety standards.
• Assist with duties of survey apprentices as needed
• Communicate with all office survey team members as well as owners and contractors
• Ensure that survey equipment is correctly operated and maintained

What will help you be successful:

• Completed or enrolled in the apprenticeship program, with good standing in the Local 12 Union.
• Certified Party Chief preferred
• Valid State driver's license, including an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company.
• Ability to travel throughout Western US on short notice
• Knowledge of survey practices and procedures
• Fundamental knowledge of mathematics, geometry and trigonometry and appropriate software to perform these functions.
• Familiar with relevant equipment such as Trimble Robotic Total Station, digital and conventional levels, Leica 3D scanners, and related software applications.
• General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, internet, etc.
• GPS, RTK, VRS and robotic survey experience
• Scaffolding Safety, C2 Motorized Mobile Platforms and Fall Protection certification preferred
• OSHA 10 certification; OSHA 30 preferred
• Physical requirements include the ability to:
  • Lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds; ability to do so up multiple flights of stairs
  • Be willing to work exposed to the elements and at extreme heights
  • Walk over rough, uneven terrain and walk upstairs while carrying survey equipment
  • Move in and around confined and cluttered places
  • Stand, up to 12 hours per day
  • Work overhead
  • Use hands to grasp and arms to reach
  • Perform tasks and ability to work outside in various weather conditions

Upon employment, may be subject to and must pass random drug testing in compliance with federal, state and client guidelines. Continued employment is dependent on meeting project specific requirements.

Sandis is a professional services corporation specializing in civil engineering (Land Development Design), traffic engineering, land surveying and planning, but we are much more than the services we offer. Sandis is about reliability, experience, and expertise. For over 60 years, we have been committed to innovation, excellence, leadership, and environmental stewardship throughout the Bay Area. Our job and passion are to provide the foundation for the future to be built upon, always improving the communities where we live, work, and play. We service private and public clients in the high tech, research and redevelopment, laboratory, corporate, commercial, residential, healthcare, academic, hospitality, civic, justice and public works sectors. We are a team of experts who care about the people we work with and for.

Sandis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sandis is Drug Free Workplace.

All employees may be subject to periodic Background Checks.