Bridge Layout Crew Chief

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc.•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

Jr. Davis Construction Company Inc. is seeking a Bridge Layout Crew Chief for work in Kissimmee, Florida, or the surrounding area. The role performs surveying and construction layout for bridge and other heavy civil construction projects, establishing accurate horizontal and vertical alignments and verifying that construction follows project plans and specifications. The crew chief operates surveying instruments, maintains field documentation, coordinates with project personnel, and leads survey crew members while ensuring compliance with safety procedures. The job involves work on active construction sites and may require nights and weekends when necessary. Physical demands include frequent lifting and walking on uneven surfaces, sometimes in varying weather conditions. The work environment may periodically include high noise levels, dust, and other conditions typical of heavy civil construction. JDC describes itself as a large heavy highway and civil construction firm with more than 1,200 employees and a family business atmosphere. The company offers competitive pay, insurance coverage, retirement savings, paid time off and holidays, training, and wellness clinic services.

Requirements

At least 5 years of field surveying or construction layout experience, preferably in heavy civil or bridge construction.
At least 2 years of experience leading or supervising a field survey crew.
Experience performing structural layout for bridges, foundations, and other heavy civil construction projects.
Active driver's license and clean driving record.
Safety-first attitude and strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
Professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Strong understanding of bridge construction plans, elevations, grades, alignments, and structural layout procedures.
Proficiency with GPS equipment, total stations, digital levels, data collectors, and other surveying instruments.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, perform field calculations, and establish accurate construction control points.
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple construction teams.

Responsibilities

Interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and survey data to establish accurate horizontal and vertical alignments.
Perform layout for bridge foundations, piles, footings, columns, caps, beams, decks, and other structural components.
Operate surveying equipment, including GPS systems, total stations, digital levels, data collectors, and other field instruments.
Establish and verify control points, benchmarks, elevations, offsets, and reference points throughout bridge construction projects.
Perform field calculations and verify measurements to ensure construction activities meet project plans and specifications.
Coordinate with bridge superintendents, foremen, engineers, and other field personnel to ensure accurate layout and timely completion of assignments.
Identify and communicate discrepancies between construction plans and actual field conditions to supervisors and project management.
Maintain accurate field notes, layout records, survey data, and daily documentation.
Train, guide, and supervise survey crew members while ensuring compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
Monitor personnel to ensure safety and PPE requirements are followed.