Senior Party Chief (North Texas Area) – Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies.

With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Party Chief at our corporate headquarters in Coppell, Texas.

The Senior Party Chief will perform surveys for one or more projects in the North Texas region, covering the Dallas/Fort Worth area and surrounding cities.

Responsibilities:


* Perform field surveying and accurate layout on construction projects.


* Review and interpret construction drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate execution of tasks.


* Provide construction layout and verification, adhering to technical specifications and project requirements.


* Establish benchmarks, monuments, centerlines, grade traverses, slopes, and other reference points for accurate installation and construction.


* Assist craft supervision in the review and interpretation of construction plans and drawings.


* Perform survey layout and checks for accuracy on project sites.


* Ensure accurate control and timely layout of projects, communicating the completion of tasks to the Survey Manager.


* Disseminate information related to survey tasks and layout to the Survey Manager and field crews.


* Ensure all survey work is conducted following the Survey Department’s practices and procedures.


* Final check of all layout work to ensure proper adherence to survey references and technical drawings.


* Maintain and properly calibrate survey equipment, ensuring it is clean and in good working condition.


* Supervise the field adjustment and calibration of survey equipment.


* Clearly communicate survey layout and issues to the Survey Manager, Party Chiefs, and field crews.


* Properly document survey layouts performed for future reference and work accuracy.


* Report any field issues or concerns to the Survey Manager promptly.


* Conduct Tool Box Safety Meetings and enforce all safety regulations on the job site.


* Remain alert to all safety conditions, ensuring the safety of the team and project.


* Provide on-the-job training for qualified personnel and track training hours using the Foreman’s Daily Control.

Qualifications:


* 5+ years of progressive experience on a survey crew, specifically in heavy-civil construction projects.


* Expertise in survey operations for bridge structures, roadway layout, wall layout, and TOPO (topographical) surveys.


* Advanced proficiency with Trimble equipment, including setup, operation, and data management.


* Hands-on experience with 3D machine control, 3D concrete paving, and 3D asphalt paving—a significant advantage.

Requirements:


* Demonstrated ability ...