Survey Crew Chief (Heavy Civil Construction)

Granite Construction•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing all survey support including managing multiple survey crews on a project in accordance with project contract requirements as well as Granite’s policies, systems and procedures. Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.

Requirements

4+ Years progressive construction experience in surveying on civil projects
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the project’s contract, specifications, schedule and budget as it relates to survey
Experience utilizing advanced surveying equipment and 3D modeling software, including Trimble Business Center, TSC7 data collectors with Siteworks and/or Access, rovers, base stations, levels, etc.
Extensive knowledge of surveying and heavy civil construction
Experience with GPS systems, machine control systems and late model survey equipment
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to comply with Granite’s Code of Conduct and Safety Policies and Procedures
Ability to foster teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Professional Land Surveyor License (UT) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate survey crews to ensure projects are surveyed correctly.
Understand, advocate, participate in and full comply with Granite’s and project specific safety procedures & policies.
Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure project plans and specifications are met
Track and maintain survey equipment & supplies to ensure profitable completion of project.
Verify and/or provide project control surveys and monuments.
Provide field survey and layouts in an accurate & timely manner.
Assist Quality Control as required to verify field lay-out and survey data.
Obtain & record as-built survey data as required to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Determine, track and, calculate quantities required for progress billing applications and Forecasts.
Provide technical assistance as required for machine control operations and grade checking personnel.
Prepare, verify and provide 3D computer models for quantity, survey and machine control applications.
Provide training to project personnel in survey, machine control technology and techniques.
Interface with owner’s representatives both informally and formally as appropriate.