Survey Crew Chief (Heavy Civil Construction)

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General Summary

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.

Essential Job Accountabilities

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 and supplies.

Verify and/or establish project control (utilizing levels, the use of a total stations and running GNSS observations)

Provide field survey and layouts in an accurate & timely manner.

Assist Quality Control as required

Obtain & record as-built survey data as required to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Determine, track and, calculate quantities.

Provide technical assistance as required for machine control operations and grade checking personnel.

The ability to build, provide, and verify 3D computer models and machine control applications is preferred but not required.

Provide training to project personnel in survey, machine control technology and techniques.

Interface with owner’s representatives both informally and formally as appropriate.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Work Experience

2+ Years progressive construction experience in surveying on civil projects

 CTS Certifications preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the project’s contract, specifications, schedule and budget as it relates to survey.

Experience utilizing advanced surveying equipment is required.

Extensive knowledge of surveying and heavy civil construction (construction layout and staking), the ability to read and interpret plans, calculate offsets, slopes, etc. is a must.

Experience with GNSS systems, total stations, levels (digital and analog) and machine control systems.

Ability to identify errors and discrepancies in CAD and within plan sets

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills (this includes documentation and field notes)

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate orally. The employee is frequently required to use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects, climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus, naturally or with correction. The employee also occasionally must stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment and traffic. Employee must be knowledgeable of and focus on safety policies and procedures.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Ability to comply with Granite’s Code of Conduct and Safety Policies and Procedures

Ability to foster teamwork.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

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.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.  We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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