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Turner Construction Company · 1 day ago

Survey Party Chief - Memphis

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Turner Construction Company is a leading construction firm, and they are seeking a Survey Party Chief to oversee surveying activities on construction projects. The role involves planning, organizing, and supervising surveying tasks while ensuring adherence to project budgets and safety standards.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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 escalate 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

Qualification

OSHA 30-hour certificationSurveying equipment proficiencyCAD proficiencyPlanningAnalysis skillsEnvironmental Health Safety knowledgeModerate computer skillsTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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

Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed

Valid state Driver's License (CDL) to travel as needed using personal or company vehicles, as applicable

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

Founded in 1902

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.turnerconstruction.com

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