Solar Survey Party Chief

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Garner, NC

12d

About The Position

The Solar Survey Party Chief is accountable for ensuring that survey resources with appropriate expertise and tools are available to support construction project execution, and for the success of survey work on assigned construction projects. The role identifies resource allocations and communicates with the Construction Operations Manager to support construction execution decisions for the assigned area in accordance with division policies, standards, guides, and contractual commitments. The position performs survey and layout work, verifies and interprets survey data, prepares survey documentation and models, supports construction takeoffs, and coordinates survey findings with engineering, architectural, client, and other project personnel. It also trains and directs survey crew members, maintains and troubleshoots survey instruments and equipment, and supports safety processes and programs. This is a safety-sensitive position conducted in construction-site and office environments. Field conditions may include confined or awkward spaces, uneven terrain, temperature extremes, inclement weather, challenging lighting, distracting noise, and hazardous equipment. The work may involve shifts of up to 12 hours and physically demanding tasks.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in industrial construction with layout or survey responsibilities, including some supervision experience.
Working knowledge of mathematics for problem-solving and verification of calculations; collecting physical survey data; documenting technical design details; using AutoCAD to overlay designs and troubleshoot discrepancies; analyzing physical, survey, or geographic data; surveying land and creating maps; determining operational criteria or specifications; producing PDFs with Bluebeam; coordinating with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments or disciplines; directing surveying activities; training personnel in proper operating procedures; and calculating geographic positions from survey data.
Must have all necessary tools identified in the Rod buster tool list.
Ability to use a tape measure and calculate decimals of a foot.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances; use hands repetitively to handle tools or controls; and maintain the required range of motion and flexibility.
May need to work above 5 feet and climb and balance on steel frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours performing hard physical labor in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to see and hear naturally or with correction.

Responsibilities

Perform the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under the chief’s supervision.
Use Google Earth, BlueBeam Revu, and Agtek.
Read and understand L1 schedules and drawings.
Create models in Leica, Topcon, and Trimble systems.
Become drone certified for topographic work.
Verify the accuracy of survey data, measurements, and calculations collected at survey sites.
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other terrain or installation characteristics.
Prepare and maintain survey sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions, and certify and assume liability for work performed.
Use AutoCAD to prepare or oversee survey data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents; import and export files, including LN3 files; and pull measurements for takeoffs.
Use Carlson GPS to set up a PD-10.
Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of topographic and geomorphic features.
Determine longitudes and latitudes of features and boundaries using northing and easting, transits, levels, and satellite-based GPS.
Record survey results, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land and land features.
Coordinate survey findings with engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and other project stakeholders.
Establish fixed points for mapping using geodetic and engineering instruments.
Train instrumentmen, rodmen, and helpers, and direct their survey and map-drafting work.
Adjust surveying instruments to maintain accuracy and troubleshoot GPS connectivity with equipment.
Plan and conduct ground surveys to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements, including site calibration and localization.
Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or direct others in preparing them.
Lead and support safety processes and programs, engage the work team in achieving zero injuries, identify and report hazards, and use stop-work authority when necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability benefits
Wellness program
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation and holiday time
Sick time and dependent sick time
Company-matched 401(k) plan
Adoption reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Vendor discounts
Employment referral program
AD&D insurance
Pre-tax accounts
Voluntary legal plan
B&V Credit Union
Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through stock ownership