Survey Foreman I

Overview

The Survey Foreman provides the construction layout/survey for the Company. Reporting to the Survey Manager, the Survey Foreman directs the survey crew in proper layout of the requested items while enforcing all company policies, procedures, and safety standards while working efficiently to meet project deadlines.

Who We Are

Cash Construction, a division of MasTec, was founded on a commitment to excellence; excellence in how we treat our clients and our employees. Incorporated in Texas, Cash Construction continues to be a leader in the construction service industry, completing projects involving water and wastewater utilities, drainage improvements, lift stations, pump stations, dry utilities, and roadwork. Our client base includes a vast array of local municipalities, counties, the Texas Department of Transportation, private developers, and various other entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct survey crew in the proper layout for construction of roads, pipe work, mass graded earthworks
• Engage in communication with other foremen, job superintendents, and project management and report any issues that may affect the project
• Have an advanced understanding of construction layout and the use of the industry standard equipment (GPS base and Rover Units and Robotic Total stations)
• Be responsible for the status and location of your assigned equipment.
• Lead the crew in the grading of mass earthwork through staking
• Lead the crew in layout of the project utilities
• Set grade in the streets using bluetops from subgrade to finish grade; this can include the use of lime and Portland cement
• Observe grades, identify and correct issues, and report them
• Running of level loops and setting benchmarks to industry standards
• Read and Interpret project plans
• Use time, material, and survey equipment efficiently
• Plan work in an effective and efficient manner to maximize progress in a safe and timely manner
• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety program and encourage all employees and subcontractors to adopt safety as a culture
• Perform and review safe work plans/hazard assessments with the crew prior to starting work
• Work with the safety department to investigate damage, incidents, or near misses in the work site and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the company’s safety program
• Work in a safe responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself or the endanger the wellbeing of others
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas
• Participate as vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support as required
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Class C driver’s License
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in infrastructure construction
• Minimum 2 years as a Foreman or Party Chief with construction layout experience
• Wide knowledge of survey industry standards and practices