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Traylor Bros., Inc. Chief of Parties/Office Surveyor in San Jose, California
Chief of Parties/Office Surveyor Opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc.!
Traylor Bros., Inc. is a highly-respected heavy civil construction company working on some of the biggest, most technically challenging bridge, marine, and underground jobs in North America. William F. Traylor founded Traylor Bros. in 1946, finding success by taking on - and succeeding with - extremely challenging projects. His combination of honesty, courage, and innovative abilities are the traits that embody the firm to this day.
What makes us different?
Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing limitless opportunity for personal and professional growth in a close knit and collaborative organization.
Our Core Values:
Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.
People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.
Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.
Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.
Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.
Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.
Required Skills
Position Summary:
Manages Survey Crews for a multi-year heavy civil construction project
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Planning and implementing a safe work plan for all survey field personnel
Planning daily survey activities of multiple survey crews
Scheduling and coordination of multiple survey parties; often using GPS technology, electronic total stations, and digital leveling techniques
Managing office to field synchronization of data collection
Reviewing daily work of crews
Completing projects by coordinating requirements with project personnel, including engineers, superintendents and Survey Manager
Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include scheduling; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Conferring with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within work force
Assuming additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc. Ability to relocate as needed
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate and lead with a strong respect for safety culture in a construction environment
Must be proficient with survey software such as Trimble Business Center, CAD Civil 3d, and/or Leica Infinity
Construction plan reading
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Demonstrate the ability and behavior necessary to lead others in accomplishing individual and team goals
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Determining the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Ability to work well in a non-structured environment
Work as part of a team; ability to lead others
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a survey, construction, or engineering-related field preferred, or a combination of education and/or 7-10 years of construction supervision work experience
Strong experience with survey field equipment, software, and procedures
Physical Demands
Travel will be required to attend training and meetings
Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift
Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb
Ability to lift, frequently, at least 50 pounds
Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly
Pay range $110-160k
Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.
Required Experience