Chief of Parties (Surveyor)

Bechtel•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Chief of Parties (Surveyor) manages day-to-day field survey crew activities in accordance with survey work requests (SWRs) and ensures that survey work is performed with the highest regard for safety. The role oversees crew qualifications and performance, manages digital data uploads and downloads, prepares and computes field stakeout data, collects field survey data, and performs layouts to SWR requirements. The position also serves as an assistant Office Surveyor and performs double-checks of office calculations based on issue-for-construction prints or layouts by others. It may cover for instrument operators and Rodmen as needed, fulfill Rodman responsibilities, and perform other field duties requested by the Lead Surveyor or Area Lead Surveyor. The work includes marking measurement points, obtaining survey data, compiling field records, assisting with horizontal and vertical project control, reviewing design drawings, and calculating values for commodities to be staked out. The role also involves unloading materials and performing minor maintenance, calibration, or cleaning of tools and equipment, while following company and site safety procedures.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy industrial construction directly related to construction surveying.
Civil 3D or CAD experience is required.
A bachelor's or associate degree in Land Surveying, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous Bechtel experience.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day field survey crew activities in accordance with survey work requests (SWRs).
Ensure field survey work is performed with the highest regard for safety.
Ensure survey crew personnel, including instrument operators and Rodmen, meet minimum qualifications and performance standards.
Manage the digital data workflow, including uploading and downloading files.
Prepare and compute field stakeout data in accordance with SWRs.
Collect field survey data.
Perform layouts in accordance with SWR requirements.
Serve as an assistant Office Surveyor.
Perform other field duties as required by the Lead Surveyor (LS) or Area Lead Surveyor (ALS), including substituting for instrument operators and Rodmen during their absence.
Double-check office calculations based on issue-for-construction prints or layouts by others.
Fulfill Rodman roles and responsibilities as needed.
Mark measurement points with elevations, station numbers, or other identifying marks.
Obtain data pertaining to angles, distances, elevations, points, and contours.
Compile notes, sketches, and records of data obtained and work performed.
Assist in establishing horizontal and vertical control for the project.
Review design drawings to confirm design data.
Use design drawings to calculate values of commodities to be staked out.
Unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Perform minor maintenance, calibration, or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Adhere to all company and site safety procedures.