Cardinal Civil Resources

Survey Party Chief - Crew Chief

LocationWilliamsburg, VA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$49,920-$72,800

About This Job


About This Role:

Cardinal is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our dynamic and growing team. As a Party Chief, you will lead a crew of between 1 - 3 men. Survey Party Chief should possess high integrity and excellent attention to detail. Travel will be required from time to time at different job sites, and you must be familiar with all surveying techniques used for construction surveying.



Responsibilities:


As a Survey Party Chief, you will:

Monitor projects from initiation through delivery, interfacing with clients and staff on technical matters
Work within defined project scopes and budgets
Collaborate with project team members, to include other licensed surveyors, engineers, and technical and survey staff
Review the results of field surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land features and structures
Verify the accuracy of field survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites
Ensure Safety and Health are the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes. Acting safely at all times
Participate in or conduct and document safety meetings with the crew daily. Host or assist with morning safety meetings. Bring safety and proper working procedure topics up as reminders and ensure all workers are comfortable with the tasks assigned to them by reviewing their day plan
Mentor less experienced employees and train them in proper company standards as well as ensure more experienced employees are helping to mentor green workers in proper company standards
Maintains digital files on assigned computer equipment to assure use of correct and current data files
Provide technical direction and training for the use of hardware and equipment if necessary. Troubleshoot hardware and equipment
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Operate electronic total station instrument run and adjust survey measuring instruments, including level, transit, theodolite, electronic measuring devices, and total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities
Take field notes of readings and observations
Operate and maintain vehicle and field equipment
Perform other related field and office duties as assigned
Work primarily in the field on control, and topographic surveys
Perform some office duties, including data reduction, field note reduction, and data checks
Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for a line of sight
Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data
Reads and understands plans and specifications
Know basic sources of measurement errors
Dig ground using a pick, shovel, and other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments
Hold and plum rod in obtaining elevations and distances
Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects
Provide solutions to civil site design challenges
Use public records in the execution of survey fieldwork
Topographical surveys
Boundary surveys
Well connect pipelines surveys
Pipeline route staking
Establish and recover survey control and monumentation, perform construction layout, obtain sewer invert and subsurface utility information and photo documentation of the project area



Qualifications:

EDUCATION: A high school education or equivalent is required, including a background in math, geometry, and trigonometry.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years of survey experience with at least three years of party chief experience.



KNOWLEDGE OF:

Controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators
Proficiency in the use of total stations, GPS Receivers, and data collectors
Possess good interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills
Analyzing site plans, project plans, blueprints, maps, and charts.


ABILITIES:

Must be able and willing to travel daily.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Must be highly motivated with the ability to work independently and with a team.
Must have essential requirements: professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.
Must possess strong attention to detail and an intense level of accuracy.
Must be able to work in inclement weather
Must be at least 21 years old or above
Valid driver's license with insurable record
Must have Reliable Transportation
Background Check and Drug Testing Required


CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Valid driver’s license with insurable record
CST or Survey Apprenticeship Preferred



Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential function of this job successfully:

Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50/80 pounds regularly/occasionally
Must be able to drive a vehicle safely regular/occasionally
Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
Must be able to deal effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain
Must be able to sit, walk, talk, and hear for extended periods of time
Must be able to type/key-in data and answer telephones frequently as needed
Must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations
Must be able to wear personal protective gear regularly/occasionally
Physical ability work including bending, squatting, reaching, stretching, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs
Must adhere to company policies, safety plan, and the project safety plan



About Us:

Cardinal Civil Resources (“CCR”) is a fun, productive business dedicated to the success of our employees, clients, and our communities. With our rapid growth and several strategic acquisitions, there is an excellent opportunity to begin a fulfilling and rewarding career at CCR. Our success depends on attracting the best talent and continuously striving to improve what we do and how we do it.


We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Health Savings, Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development Opportunities, and more.



EEO Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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