Construction Party Chief

About the role

The Hazleton Division of the H&K Group, Inc is looking for an experienced Construction Party Chief to join our survey department. Party Chiefs are responsible for the setup and construction layout of a multitude of projects including heavy highway, commercial, residential, structures, and water treatment facilities. The Survey Team works with project management to apply best site development practices and ensure Quality Control throughout the life of projects. The department provides the latest survey technology, including 3D Machine Control, data acquisition via drone and scanners, survey and modeling software, and Robotic and GNSS hardware, exclusively leveraging Trimble equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Responsible for surveying and construction layout needs at specific job locations
• Manage daily schedule as established by superintendent
• Communicate with project team
• Obtain CAD file and hard copy of current revision of plan from project manager and subsequent revisions (Drawing revision logs to be maintained by project manager)
• Choose specific standardized means and methods to achieve survey and layout objectives
• Create and maintain electronic data and documentation for all tasks
• Electronically record and document work
• Calculate all stakeout or working reference points
• Verify existing site conditions (Topo)
• Confirm pad grades and basin grades as constructed
• Synchronize and update plan data with site rover
• Meet contract as-built requirements for work completed by H&K Group

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise surveyors in accordance with H&K policies & applicable laws
• Train employees
• Plan, assign, and direct work
• Performance review, rewards, and discipline
• Address employee complaints and conflicts and resolve problems
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Two years of related experience and/or training (equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered)
• Proficient with Trimble survey equipment and software
• Able to manage multiple projects from initial setup to final closeout as-builts under the guidance of department supervisor
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Driver's license and clean driving record
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills, especially with training & developing employees
• Problem-solving and learning agility
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of related experience and/or training
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands & arms
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration
• Noise level is usually loud

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Company vehicle and fuel card after 90-day probationary period
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on-the-job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer-offered training, and more

Pre-employment drug testing and physical required.