Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

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Job Summary

The Party Chief will coordinate the activities of a field survey party and perform the most technically complex paraprofessional field surveying duties.

Essential Functions

Party chief for field survey crews engaged in making plane and/or geodetic surveys for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects. Participate in pre-survey planning meetings with the project team. Assign and monitor work and provide input for the evaluation of members of the field survey crew. Instruct and train survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures. Gather field survey data through the use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods.  Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment, including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles. Prepare field notes and drawings. Perform field surveying for roadways, bridges, and flood control projects, including installing surveying construction stakes, tying out existing intersection ties, and locating or establishing vertical and horizontal control, right of way, monuments, corners, boundaries, and property lines. Perform complex surveying calculations using an engineering calculator and laptop computer. Prepare finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records, and other survey reports. Research existing record information, including record maps, plans, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents, and maintain field data records, survey project files, and indexing systems.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Required Skills & Experience

Knowledge of field surveying practices and techniques. Knowledge of survey instruments, including electronic total station, data collector, network control stations, and GPS measuring equipment. Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations regarding subdivisions of land, boundary locations, mapping, and surveying practices. Good understanding of various DOT, Federal, State, and local industry-related specifications. Good understanding of working safely and OSHA requirements. Proficient with Terramodel. Minimum 10 years of experience in progressive responsibility in similar positions.

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee assistance program For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.