Survey Party Chief

Turner Construction Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Charlotte, NC seeks a Surveying Team Leader to oversee surveying activities throughout construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience and effectively lead a team while ensuring adherence to safety standards and project timelines.

Your role includes planning and executing tasks meticulously, collaborating with various project teams, and maintaining communication with subcontractors. Strong knowledge of surveying tools and CAD programs is essential. Turner values integrity, teamwork, and excellence in all operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in surveying.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Proficient in CAD and surveying tools.
• Strong planning skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise surveying activities on construction projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to create schedules.
• Track production and complete daily documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Surveying equipment proficiency

CAD programs

Planning and analysis

Verbal communication

Education

Minimum of 5 years of experience

Active OSHA 30-hour certification

Tools

Total stations

Robotic total stations

Job description

Position Description

Plan, organize, supervise, and complete surveying activities on construction projects. Lead, direct, and coordinate work of Turner Trade Rodman employees. Manage schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adherence to project budget and safety.

• Plan, organize, supervise, and complete surveying activities throughout duration of construction projects.
• Foster a workplace environment where all people demonstrate the highest standards of care of each other using Turner’s Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete surveying activities.
• Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work.
• Identify drawing discrepancies that could affect overall building layout and inform project team.
• Determine and establish baseline building control and work points.
• Calculate coordinates and layout points based on project documents.
• Perform as-built surveys and prepare data electronically for submission to owner.
• Oversee and/or maintain cleanliness and functionality of surveying equipment including tracking of calibrations.
• Inventory supplies and order supplies with approval as needed.
• Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations.
• Collaborate with EH&S and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.
• Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors to comply with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition (e.g., charging batteries).
• Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans, follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, adhere to safety protocols to perform work, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Develop surveying work schedules and delegate assignments to crew.
• Identify, communicate, and expedite problems and issues to project site team for immediate resolution.
• Track production of completed tasks.
• Review, complete, and submit as required daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets, daily construction reports (DCRs), and safety paperwork.
• Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.
• Participate in external interviews for Trade surveyor positions and provide feedback on candidates to interviewer lead.
• May operate equipment including forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist.
• May engage in activities requiring operation of project or personal vehicle.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification
• Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams
• Advanced use of surveying equipment such as builder’s level, lasers, laser levels, total stations, and robotic total stations
• Proficient in CAD (Computer Aided Design) or surveying-based programs
• Strong planning and analysis skills
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
• Moderate computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad)
• Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations
• Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback
• Reliable transportation

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. The employee is regularly required to be mobile. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Sitting, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights under 25 lbs., reaching below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, balancing, repetitive motion, hand/wrist flexion extension, and exposures to noise/dust/chemicals. Frequently: Bending at waist (forward & sideways), kneeling, working on heights, lifting/lowering/carrying weights 25-50 lbs. Occasionally: Standing, reaching above shoulder height, pushing/pulling, squatting climbing, crawling confined space hazards, and lifting/lowering/carrying weights over 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor