Survey Party Chief

Job ID:  508222

Texas Materials is a locally-based construction company and building materials supplier, which is A CRH Company, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America. Texas Materials is part of CRH's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 1,200 employees statewide. 

Position Overview

This position will be responsible for the overall survey process. Working hours will be typical of the construction industry, 50+ during peak construction season. The ideal candidate needs to be willing to work up to 6 days per week during the peak construction season (summer months). Must be willing to work solo, nights, weekends, and be willing to travel (from time to time).

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Provide support for construction crews and field managers as requested.
• Provide oversight of project survey operations in construction survey
• Prepare geodetic surveys for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects
• Set up, adjust, and operate survey equipment including Trimble total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, to measure distances, elevations, and angles
• Ability to operate equipment including but not limited to Trimble hardware, GPS, data collector, etc
• Coordinate survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
• Gather field survey data through the use of conventional and technically advanced methods
• Set up, adjust, and operate survey equipment including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles
• Construction staking for roadways, utilities, and other features, as necessary
• Locating and/or establishing vertical and horizontal control, right of way, monuments, corners, boundaries, and property lines
• Perform complex surveying calculations using survey software
• Prepares finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records, and other survey reports
• Knowledge and ability to search existing record information, including record maps, plans, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of the terrain
• Ability to operate equipment including but not limited to sUAS hardware, GPS, data collector, etc
• Schedule workloads and project survey needs
• Track employee hours and input time weekly for payroll
• Track survey costs and stay within budgets.
• Perform mapping compliance and other related office survey duties.
• Collection and transfer of field data communicated through the proper channels.
• Maintain field data records, survey project files, and indexing systems.
• Customer service: Manage employee situations, respond to employee requests, meet commitments.
• Display strong leadership & teamwork skills
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• 5 years of site modeling experience is preferred
• Previous construction experience preferred
• 3D modeling experience preferred

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Maintain professional relationships with managers, field support, office and subcontractors, etc
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read, write and compute basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to use a computer and various softwares.
• Ability to problem solve and describe work-related findings.
• Attention to detail while collecting field data.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Ability to work well and efficiently with others
• Ability to use sound and accurate judgment about work processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle frequently, such as a pick-up truck, often in rough, uneven conditions.  Including mounting and dismounting equipment.
• Utilizing office equipment while sitting.
• Alternating frequently between sitting, standing, walking and climbing
• Maintain mental alertness at all times to ensure the safety of all employees for whom the individual is responsible.
• Must be able to exert 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force occasionally.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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