Crew Chief I - Construction Staking

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable of the various disciplines of construction staking / surveying and accurately and effectively perform required tasks during a project
• Ensures field crew daily tasks are performed accurately and efficiently through the various project stages following McAdams’s guidelines and company standards
• Read and interpret construction plans that include storm drainage, sewer tables, check pipe slopes/grades, contour interpolation, straight grading, and compute vertical curves for profile grade checks
• Demonstrate an ability to perform Boundary, Topographic, ALTA and other various types of surveys with limited or no instruction
• Plan projects to be performed in the most efficient and accurate way possible and see the big picture for project execution
• Proactively communicate with group management regarding project status and/or issues
• Aid in maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites
• Assist with maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and work sites
• Mentor and train Junior Crew Chief members
• Prepare field notes that meet the McAdams standards and manage field data files in a manner that they can be easily interpreted and cyphered by office support staff

Skills + Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Demonstrate core competencies of the Instrument Operator Level II
• Knowledge of TDS Software, Trimble Robotics, GPS equipment, Carlson Software, and Leica Robotics
• Punctual and dependable
• Hardworking and detail-oriented
• Successful completion of a functional assessment
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Successfully pass a motor vehicle records check, drug test, and functional assessment

Work Environment + Physical Demands

• Work will primarily be outside with varying environmental conditions
• Work will involve long-term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards encountered while maneuvering through project sites
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to stand up or walk between 8-12 hours a day
• Weekend and overtime and/or overnight work and travel may be required

About the Role

The Crew Chief I is responsible for the overall execution of daily assigned project tasks. This position supervises survey crew employees ensuring all work is completed efficiently and successfully, all while following established McAdams’s guidelines for field work delivery.