QK · 1 month ago
Survey Party Chief
Clovis, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$43/hr - $51/hr
4+ years expQK is a company that relies on surveying for land development, ensuring precision in construction. The Survey Party Chief will lead a survey crew, conducting various surveys and providing oversight to ensure accurate measurements and data collection for construction projects.
Civil Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the survey crew and instruct crew on best methods and procedures to utilize in the field
Participate in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, resident engineers, and contractor representatives
Performs complex surveying calculations
Analyze raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy
Determine precise locations and measurements of points
Utilize surveying instruments to collect and store data
Research existing record information, including maps, plans, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents
Prepares finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records, and other survey reports
Takes field notes when appropriate
Maintain vehicles and survey instruments
Converts limited verbal and written directions into field data used to produce a finished product or document
Other duties as assigned or as needed in order to successfully complete project deliverables or meet internal goals
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
One (1) year minimum experience in leading survey crews
Four (4) to six (6) years' experience in principles of performing basic surveys: leveling, and construction staking
Extensive knowledge of GPS/RTK equipment, post data processing, and equipment maintenance processes
Knowledge of traffic control and safety procedures
Knowledge of the operation, checking and basic field operation of electronic total stations, data collectors, levels, tribraches, and tripods
Preferred
College-level courses in drafting/civil engineering, surveying, GIS, math (including trigonometry, geometry, coordinate geometry, and algebra,) or work in allied professions preferred
Drive to be helpful to internal team members and external clients
Ability to create strong relationships, including one of a mentor/protégé capacity
Proven ability to successfully work against a deadline and within constrained budgets
Ability to motivate others
Strong critical thinking skills that allow for collaborative innovation in problem solving and project planning
Ability to teach junior staff both agency and company standards
Ability to drive one's own career path, develop relationships with mentors, and seek opportunities for growth
Able to remain flexible with the ever-changing workload, working conditions and project/agency requirements
Company
QK
Our Company Since 1972, QK has been helping California grow into the communities we see today.
Founded in 1972Visalia, California, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase