Party Chief

Sandis • Florence-Graham, CA

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About The Position

Sandis is seeking a Party Chief in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. The role involves conducting a range of surveys, including construction staking, as-builts, and specialty surveys on buildings, while coordinating and motivating a survey crew to complete work safely, accurately, and efficiently. The Party Chief also supports survey computations and data collection, performs field quality control of design documents, trains team members in survey equipment and procedures, and communicates with office staff, owners, and contractors. The role includes responsibility for proper operation and maintenance of survey equipment.

Candidates should have completed or be enrolled in an apprenticeship program and be in good standing with the Local 12 Union. A Certified Party Chief credential is preferred. The position requires a valid state driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, knowledge of survey practices, and familiarity with survey equipment, software, and related technology. The work may require short-notice travel throughout the Western United States and includes demanding field conditions, such as exposure to weather and heights, extended standing, lifting and carrying equipment, and navigating uneven or confined areas. Employees may be subject to random drug testing and periodic background checks; continued employment depends on meeting project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• Completed or enrolled in an apprenticeship program, in good standing with the Local 12 Union.
• Valid state driver's license and a motor vehicle record deemed acceptable by the company.
• Ability to travel throughout the Western United States on short notice.
• Knowledge of survey practices and procedures.
• Fundamental knowledge of mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry, and appropriate software to perform these functions.
• Familiarity with relevant survey equipment and applications, including Trimble Robotic Total Station, digital and conventional levels, and Leica 3D scanners.
• General computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office and internet use.
• Experience with GPS, RTK, VRS, and robotic surveying.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, including up multiple flights of stairs.
• Ability to work exposed to the elements and at extreme heights; walk over rough, uneven terrain and upstairs while carrying survey equipment; move in and around confined and cluttered places; stand for up to 12 hours per day; work overhead; use hands to grasp and arms to reach; and perform tasks outdoors in various weather conditions.
• May be subject to random drug testing in compliance with federal, state, and client guidelines; continued employment is dependent on meeting project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Party Chief.
• Scaffolding Safety certification.
• C2 Motorized Mobile Platforms certification.
• Fall Protection certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveys, including construction staking, as-builts, and specialty surveys on buildings.
• Plan and coordinate survey crew efforts and motivate the crew to complete work safely, correctly, and efficiently.
• Perform field quality control of design documents.
• Assist with survey computations and data collection.
• Train the surveying team in the use of Leica survey equipment, survey methods, and safety standards.
• Assist with survey apprentice duties as needed.
• Communicate with office survey team members, owners, and contractors.
• Ensure survey equipment is operated and maintained correctly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed