Survey Party Chief - 489
Dragados USA

Job Info

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Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR's 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project -the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes and monitors construction layout for both temporary and permanent work elements
• Maintains and replaces the surveycontrol networkwithin the accuracyas perVDOT'ssurvey manual
• Fully utilizes survey equipment, software, and survey systems in performing and managing project surveying for the construction of the project
• Responsible for keeping and maintaining the surveying equipment assigned to the crew, including regular verifications
• Performs as-built surveys for the different disciplines
• Import/Export survey data from/to the field
• Find potential issues ahead of time and be able to problem solve

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution (preferred) or relevant experience and/or training
• Minimum 3+ years survey experience
• Demonstrable experience in bridge layout in marine environment.
• Sound knowledge of geometry,probability, statistical inference, surveycontrolnetworks, least squares adjustment and common survey proceduresthat lead towardhigh accuracies.
• Ability to communicate with a vast range of project stakeholders (engineers, superintendents, craft workers etc.)
• Possess strong problem solving abilities to address and solve survey challenges associated with construction operations
• Abilityto learn quickly how to use and operate new survey equipment
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and translate into survey data for layout in the field
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Familiarity withMicrostationOpenroads/GEOPAK,Civil 3Dand Trimble Business Center(demonstrableexperience with the software is a plus)
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

Benefits:

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship.

Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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