What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Party Chief position at Petticoat-Schmitt?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Party Chief reports directly to the Survey Manager and leads the daily operations of the survey crew. The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Supervising instrument/rod persons
- Managing materials and equipment
- Quality control
- Jobsite and coordinating with other foremen and superintendents for the best utilization of PSCC resources.
- Execute work according to plans and directives received from the Survey manager/Superintendent. Communicate regularly and effectively with the Survey manager/Superintendent.
- Engage in a high level of competence with all technical components of Survey work. (Includes computations, interpreting plan and elevations, construction layout, roadway & Utilities, finish grading, As-built etc.)
- Maintain accurate and hard short term schedules. ALWAYS run your project, DO NOT let it run you. A Crew Chief should always strive to have a schedule for activity one week ahead, at a minimum.
- Minimize crew downtime. Always have a back-up plan of work to be performed if your original plan of work is stopped due to timeline setbacks, plan changes, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Technical Knowledge:
- Be able to read and have a thorough understanding of construction plans as related to survey work.
- Know what resources are included in the assigned work and manage accordingly. (Permanent materials, construction materials, equipment, small tools, etc.)
- Know and understand the production schedule of the work being performed. If production goals are not provided, always ask. Without compromising safety, always strive to maintain the production schedule.
- Excellent verbal/communication skills
- Punctuality
- Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working towards a common goal
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods; handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis.
- Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices and other normal sounds consistent with construction job sites.
- Ability to climb in and out of trenches, stand, bend, squat and to lift 80 lbs.
Environmental Adaptability:
- Work inside and outside in all weather conditions, and various locations and times of day. Hard hat, hearing and eye protection, Hi-visibility clothing required. Must have own transportation to and from jobsite.
Required Education/Training and Experience:
- Advanced understanding of construction principles and procedures
- Competent Person training
- Confined space training
- Basic Math
Core Values:
- Accountability: Put safety first; Plan the work; Communicate expectations; Execute the plan; Take Ownership
- Character: Operate with integrity; Respect others; Honor commitment; Be trustworthy; Practice humility
- Team: Share the vision; Develop individuals/develop the team; Practice servant leadership; Be determined; WIN!
NOTICE: Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
About Petticoat-Schmitt
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., is a privately owned civil contracting firm. Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., performs work in the public and private market and specializes in clearing, grading, underground utility, roadway construction, water and waste water plant throughout the southeast.
We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, top pay, and benefits. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, accident, 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4%, holidays, and PTO.
Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
