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KCI · 3 days ago

Survey Party Chief

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm recognized as an industry leader. The Survey Party Chief will supervise a survey field crew, perform various types of surveys, and ensure compliance with project requirements and safety standards.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

This position is a Survey Party Chief which requires 4 - 8 years of experience supervising a survey field crew performing control surveys, boundary and topographic surveys, construction stakeout, monitoring and as-built surveys

Must have the ability to mentor, train, and manage assigned staff in the field

Must have the ability to operate robotic total stations, electronic data collectors, digital and optical levels, and RTK GPS equipment

Must have excellent math skills and be able to perform survey calculations in the field

Must have ability to interpret design plans and understand as-built drawings and roadway plans

Must have ability to create legible field sketches and detailed field notes

A valid current driver’s license is required

Ability to follow instructions and have a positive can-do attitude are necessities

Must possess leadership and mentoring skills

Must be able to lift 50 pounds, walk for extended periods, work in all weather conditions, willing to work evenings/weekends when required, willing to travel for overnight and extended stay projects as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Accurately record and report daily forms per project requirements

Adhere to project scope, schedule, and budget

Review all work assigned before beginning and ensure all tasks are performed according to applicable industry standards and client requirements

Inspect and correct work for completeness and accuracy before submission

Effectively communicate with clients, contractors, staff, and supervisors to ensure alignment on project goals and requirements

Clearly communicate workflow needs to your team and supervisor

Understand and follow OSHA Safety Standards and KCI corporate policies at all times

Review job site safety daily and take immediate action to document and resolve issues

Participate in cross-training as requested to enhance team capabilities

Work collaboratively with your team to maximize production and accuracy

Submit accurate time sheets, mileage, and expense reports on time each week

Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Surveying experienceRobotic total stationsRTK GPS equipmentMath skillsLeadership skillsField sketchingField note-takingMentoring skillsCommunication skillsPositive attitude

Required

4 - 8 years of experience supervising a survey field crew performing control surveys, boundary and topographic surveys, construction stakeout, monitoring and as-built surveys

Ability to mentor, train, and manage assigned staff in the field

Ability to operate robotic total stations, electronic data collectors, digital and optical levels, and RTK GPS equipment

Excellent math skills and be able to perform survey calculations in the field

Ability to interpret design plans and understand as-built drawings and roadway plans

Ability to create legible field sketches and detailed field notes

A valid current driver's license is required

Ability to follow instructions and have a positive can-do attitude

Possess leadership and mentoring skills

Able to lift 50 pounds, walk for extended periods, work in all weather conditions, willing to work evenings/weekends when required, willing to travel for overnight and extended stay projects as required

Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience

Highschool Diploma/GED

Valid Driver's License

Ability to maintain required certifications

Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Family friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career

Company

KCI

KCI is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States and beyond.

Founded in 1955

Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.kci.com/

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