Slipform Paving Party Chief

Job Tittle: Slipform Paving Party Chief                               

Job Summary: 

           Provides quality surveying services to ensure stringless Slipform Paving operations comply with design drawings and specifications. Complies with company standards and best practices in the execution of all survey and paving related activities. Coordinates survey deliverables and manning requirements with Engineering Department leadership and job-site supervision to accommodate construction schedule. Provides supervision and training to junior layout personnel. Typical survey activities include establishing horizontal and vertical control for the project; building and manipulating 3D surface models; operating and maintaining survey equipment; setting up robotic-total-stations (RTS) for controlling paver operations; performing various survey checks for quality control; and establishing pavement joint locations. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform as the primary Survey Party Chief for all company stringless slip form paving operations. 

2.Establish Horizontal and Vertical control for the project.

3.Create and maintain 3D surface model of project using survey software (Carlson Construction and Civil 3D preferred).

4.Ability to operate and maintain multiple survey instruments to perform layout duties (Leica TS16, GPS, Digital Levels, Carlson SurvPC, etc.).

5. Coordinates survey manning resources with Engineering and Paving Department management as required to accommodate construction schedule.

6.Maintains "As-Built" drawings and files as required for paving operations.

7.Assists in establishing initial estimates and final calculations of construction material quantities.

8.Provides management and training of junior layout personnel as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

•  Educational and experience requirements include - High School diploma or GED; a minimum of 5 years of field experience in construction layout as a Party Chief; and 2 years of experience with

stringless Slipform Paving.

•  Survey related expertise in traverses and level loops. Survey related expertise in multiple forms of heavy civil construction to include heavy highway.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) drafting expertise and the understanding of 2D & 3D polylines, digital meshed surfaces and road files.
•  Must be able to pass background checks for industrial & military facilities.
•  Must be team oriented, able to organize/prioritize multiple tasks and embrace change where change is needed.
•  Proficient in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; able to accurately perform survey calculations related to modern Slipform Paving operations. 
•  Skilled in the operation and maintenance of surveying instruments and equipment (RTS, GPS, Digital & Auto Levels, Data Collectors, etc.); proficiency with Leica TS16 RTS, Leica GS16 GPS, & Icon

Pave preferred.

•  Proficient with construction survey software packages; familiarity with Carlson Construction, SurvPC, and Civil 3D preferred.
•  Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities.
•  Proficient communication skills including verbal and written, interpersonal and organizational.
•  Ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff with strong customer service orientation.
•  Ability to commit to the company values.
•  Must have a valid Louisiana driver's license and ability to travel as required, to include out of town projects.
•  Must have a dependable vehicle with up-to-date auto insurance and inspection sticker in order to perform work related duties.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to work long hours and drive long distances to and from work; may be required to work some weekends.