Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief

Johnson, Mirmiran & ThompsonSpartanburg, SC
Onsite

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,800 professionals, offering a comprehensive range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to both public agencies and private clients across the United States. JMT is recognized as #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. This position is for an experienced SUE Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Please note that immigration sponsorship is not available for this role, except for candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Requirements

  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
  • Valid Driver’s License Required.
  • Able to pass Background Check.
  • Ability to lead project assignments.
  • Team Attitude / Mindset.
  • Must be able to fully comprehend and interpret roadway and utility construction plans, and utility record drawings.
  • Use of multiple types of utility designating equipment.
  • Good organizational, written, and verbal communications skills.
  • Knowledge of Vacuum Excavation and Ground Penetrating Radar equipment/procedures.
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Able to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 50lbs as needed.
  • Able to work 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday (Minimum).
  • Ability to travel required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the successful application of multiple types of utility designating and locating equipment, with demonstrated ability to lead project assignments and supervise multiple crews.

Nice To Haves

  • Land Surveying experience a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractor representatives.
  • Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew.
  • Instructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures.
  • Completes daily report cards and field note sketches.
  • Provides time estimates for specific tasks.
  • Performs complex surveying calculations using calculator, computer, and coordinate geometry software such as AutoCAD.

Benefits

  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
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