Crew Chief I - Construction Staking

McAdams•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Chief I is responsible for the overall execution of daily assigned project tasks. This position supervises survey crew employees, ensuring all work is completed efficiently and successfully, all while following established McAdams’s guidelines for field work delivery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Demonstrate core competencies of the Instrument Operator Level II
Knowledge of TDS Software, Trimble Robotics, GPS equipment, Carlson Software, and Leica Robotics
Punctual and dependable
Hardworking and detail-oriented
Successful completion of a functional assessment
Must have a valid driver’s license
Successfully pass a motor vehicle records check, drug test, and functional assessment

Responsibilities

Knowledgeable of the various disciplines of construction staking / surveying and accurately and effectively perform required tasks during a project
Ensures field crew daily tasks are performed accurately and efficiently through the various project stages following McAdams’s guidelines and company standards
Read and interpret construction plans that include storm drainage, sewer tables, check pipe slopes/grades, contour interpolation, straight grading, and compute vertical curves for profile grade checks
Identify potential plan, computation, and constructability issues
Demonstrate an ability to perform Boundary, Topographic, ALTA and other various types of surveys with limited or no instruction
Plan projects to be performed in the most efficient and accurate way possible and seeing the big picture for project execution
Proactively communicates with group management regarding project status and/or issues
Assist with maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites
Responsible for assessing potential hazards and unsafe working conditions
Aids in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment by following company policies and procedures
Follow guidelines and company standards set forth for the Geomatics department
Act as the company representative in the field during client interactions
Communicates respectfully with clients and / or project neighbors to insure a positive company image
Executes JHA’s, participates with pre and post job briefs
Provides clear and concise direction to fellow crew members and ensure crew members perform daily tasks
Defuse contentious situations that may arise from interaction with client or project neighbors
Mentors and trains Junior Crew Chief members
Prepares field notes that meet the McAdams standards and manages field data files in a manner that they can be easily interpreted and cyphered by office support staff
Maintains good client relations to foster and perpetuate long-term relationships