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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Field Engineer - Commercial Construction Surveyor

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee owned commercial construction company. The Field Engineer is responsible for managing craft survey crews, ensuring accurate layout of structures, and keeping project management informed about survey aspects of construction projects.

Construction

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Become thoroughly familiar with the project drawings and specifications (including the general conditions), Owner Contract, and subcontracts. Maintain a thorough understanding of all the contract documents

Setup jobsite with required control points needed for all surveying work

Understand survey equipment needed for different tasks and jobsites. Coordinate equipment needs with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent

Review construction schedules and directly manage survey crew schedules to follow

Build and maintain jobsite model (CAD) with any RFI changes

Provide survey crews with all information needed for site layout

Collect as-built data from survey crews and keep project team informed with all as-built information

Actively participate in the planning, execution, and management of self-perform work. Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work

Become familiar with and use the following procedures: Project Manual and Safety Guidelines

Be a safety motivated individual and promote safety on our jobsites

Willing to work with large staffs and be a self-motivated individual

Assist in the leadership of the quality program. Identify and encourage new methods and procedures to be implemented in the field. Assist in work plan meetings and advise in monitoring the quality program. Assist the project team in improving quality in all tasks

Coordinate, encourage, and monitor the training of the survey crew (Party Chiefs, Instrument Men, Rodmen) working directly for the Field Engineer

Project a positive public and community image of McCarthy at all times

Qualification

Survey equipment knowledgeCAD drafting proficiencyConstruction project schedulingRed line drawing reviewSafety oriented mindsetBachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementCommunication skills

Required

Knowledge of survey equipment

Understanding of construction project schedules

Ability to create and review red line drawings

Proficiency in CAD drafting and the latest AutoCAD and Civil3D software

Strong communication skills

Safety oriented mindset

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering is a plus

Company

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

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With 160 years spent collaborating with partners to solve complex building challenges on behalf of its clients, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Founded in 1864

Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.mccarthy.com

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