Survey Party Chief/Layout Specialist II

Sundt Construction; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly

401K and ESOP

Health coverage

Educational assistance

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a skilled field surveyor to coordinate field work, manage crews, and perform all phases of construction staking on site in Texas. The role requires strong communication and a NICET certification, with responsibilities including field book organization, layout calculations, and GPS/equipment handling.

As a key team member, you will supervise crew performance, ensure safety standards, and collaborate with the survey manager to optimize project scheduling and delivery.

Qualifications

• 5 years field experience in layout.
• Excellent communication skills.
• NICET certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field work and field personnel.
• Supervise survey crew performance.
• Organize field books and notes.
• Conduct construction layout and integrate with Revit models.
• Provide scheduling feedback for projects and crews.
• Perform layout calculations (quantities, etc.).
• Understand GPS and survey equipment usage.

Skills

Field layout

Surveying

Communication

Decision making

Education

NICET certification

Tools

Revit

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for coordination of field work and field personnel, note reduction, and computations for jobs. Perform all phases of construction staking.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordination of field work and field personnel, note reduction, and computations for jobs. Perform all phases of construction staking.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of field work and field personnel. This person must have the ability to make decisions based on the needs of the project.
• In charge of survey crew, establishes and communicates performance of crew.
• May supervise staff, including: establishing and communicating performance expectations, providing positive and constructive feedback, determining training and development needs and conducting on the job training.
• Organization of field books and notes.
• Perform all phases of construction layout and Revit model interaction.
• Provides feedback to survey manager for scheduling of projects and crew.
• Responsible for all calculations needed, i.e. layout, quantities, etc.
• Understanding the G.P.S. and equipment use for survey.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 5 years field experience in layout.
• Excellent communication skills.
• NICET certification.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
• Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program