Sandis is currently looking for a Party Chief in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. The ideal candidate is a team-player who is detail oriented, highly organized and is self-motivated and enjoys starting work in the early mornings.
Primary Responsibilities:- Perform all types of surveys, including but not limited to, construction staking, As-Builts, and specialty surveys on buildings.
- Plan and coordinate the efforts of the survey crew and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly, and efficiently
- Perform field quality control of design documents
- Assist with survey computations and data collection
- Train surveying team in the use of survey equipment (Leica), survey methods and safety standards.
- Assist with duties of survey apprentices as needed
- Communicate with all office survey team members as well as owners and contractors
- Ensure that survey equipment is correctly operated and maintained
What will help you be successful:- Completed or enrolled in the apprenticeship program, with good standing in the Local 12 Union.
- Certified Party Chief preferred
- Valid State driver's license, including an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company.
- Ability to travel throughout Western US on short notice
- Knowledge of survey practices and procedures
- Fundamental knowledge of mathematics, geometry and trigonometry and appropriate software to perform these functions.
- Familiar with relevant equipment such as Trimble Robotic Total Station, digital and conventional levels, Leica 3D scanners, and related software applications.
- General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, internet, etc.
- GPS, RTK, VRS and robotic survey experience
- Scaffolding Safety, C2 Motorized Mobile Platforms and Fall Protection certification preferred
- OSHA 10 certification; OSHA 30 preferred
- Physical requirements include the ability to:
- Lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds; ability to do so up multiple flights of stairs
- Be willing to work exposed to the elements and at extreme heights
- Walk over rough, uneven terrain and walk upstairs while carrying survey equipment
- Move in and around confined and cluttered places
- Stand, up to 12 hours per day
- Work overhead
- Use hands to grasp and arms to reach
- Perform tasks and ability to work outside in various weather conditions
Upon employment, may be subject to and must pass random drug testing in compliance with federal, state and client guidelines. Continued employment is dependent on meeting project specific requirements.
