Party Chief

TRC Companies • TX-Houston, TX

11h • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking multiple Survey Party Chiefs to join our Survey Division. In this role you can expect to manage, instruct, and train a survey crew of 1-5 people, including but not limited to assigning and monitoring work and providing evaluations. Complete surveying for boundary and topographic, ALTA, GPS, hydrographic and control surveys. Work with construction plans and providing surveying for large, fast paced commercial projects. Perform 90% of work in the field and may be conducted outside in various conditions.

Requirements

• Construction staking and data collection systems experience required
• Ability to perform basic GPS operations
• Proficient with Robotic Total Station
• Be familiar with basic computer applications
• Possess good interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills and p rovide a positive client/public relationship in the field
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience as a Crew Leader/ Party Chief
• Valid driver’s license required
• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Requires knowledge of both survey technology and basic civil engineering concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience as a Crew Leader/ Party Chief
• Surveying license or LSIT
• Strong experience performing complex surveying calculations
• Experience with Trimble or similar software
• Commercial construction experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of survey equipment used on job site and assist with training others when practical
• Prepare field sketches/drawings and high-quality field notes, including level notes, for each project in accordance with company and general survey standards
• Assemble all instruments and measuring devices needed to complete various types of survey work assignments.
• Accurately run and adjust survey-measuring instruments including level, transit, theodolite, electronic measuring devices and total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities
• Ensures that the proper equipment is loaded, and batteries charged for the next assignment
• Performs mathematical calculations
• Ability to read and understanding plans and specifications
• Understanding of basic sources of measurement errors
• Knowledgeable of principals of construction staking and stake markings
• Adhere to company safety policies along with use of supplied personal protective equipment, (PPE)
• Provide positive client/public relations in the field
• Accountable for completing assigned tasks
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED