Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction ยท 13 hours ago
Survey Party Chief
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expRalph L. Wadsworth Construction is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to coordinate field survey activities and ensure project specifications are met. The role involves overseeing a survey crew, conducting technical surveys, and preparing project reports while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Construction
Responsibilities
Acts as party chief for a field survey crew engaged in making plane and/or geodetic surveys for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects
Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, resident engineers, and contractor representatives
Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew
Instructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
Gathers field survey data through use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods
Sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying equipment, including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles
Prepares field notes and drawings; and performs field surveying for roadway, bridges, and flood control projects, including installing surveying construction stakes, tying out existing intersection ties, and locating or establishing vertical and horizontal control, right of way, monuments, corners, boundaries, and property lines
Performs complex surveying calculations using engineering calculator, laptop computer, personal computer, and graphics and coordinate geometry (Cogo) software, such as AutoCad-Softdesk, Trimble Business Center
Prepares finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records, and other survey reports
Maintains field data records, survey project files, and indexing systems
Ensure compliance with contract specifications
Represents Company in project meetings, client meetings, etc
Proactively upholds all safety polices and standards
Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
Maintains strict adherence to Company policies and procedures
Leads and directs the work of others
Assumes additional responsibilities as directed
Qualification
Required
2-3 years of paraprofessional survey construction experience, including at least one year as a Senior level party chief
Knowledge of field's concepts, practices, and procedures associated with surveying
Proven track record of relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Ability to read, (in English) analyze and respond to technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Strong survey skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
MUST be willing to work alone; nights, weekends, and be willing to travel
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth and Career Advancement
Company
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
Ralph L.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2009-12-03Acquired
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