Bridge Layout Crew Chief

Bridge Layout Crew Chief

Kissimmee, FL or surrounding area

Jr. Davis Construction Company Inc. builds roads, bridges and highways that connect our communities! We are seeking passionate individuals eager to apply their skills to take their career to the next level. JDC is one of the largest heavy highway and civil construction firms in the state with over 1200 employees, while still retaining a family business atmosphere. We'll respect your hard work and treat you like family.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and survey data to establish accurate horizontal and vertical alignments.
• Perform layout for bridge foundations, piles, footings, columns, caps, beams, decks, and other structural components.
• Operate surveying equipment, including GPS systems, total stations, digital levels, data collectors, and other field instruments.
• Establish and verify control points, benchmarks, elevations, offsets, and reference points throughout bridge construction projects.
• Perform field calculations and verify measurements to ensure construction activities meet project plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with bridge superintendents, foremen, engineers, and other field personnel to ensure accurate layout and timely completion of assignments.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies between construction plans and actual field conditions to supervisors and project management.
• Maintain accurate field notes, layout records, survey data, and daily documentation.
• Train, guide, and supervise survey crew members while ensuring compliance with company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of field surveying or construction layout experience, preferably in heavy civil or bridge construction.
• 2+ years of experience leading or supervising a field survey crew.
• Experience performing structural layout for bridges, foundations, and other heavy civil construction projects.
• Active driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must have a safety-first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of bridge construction plans, elevations, grades, alignments, and structural layout procedures.
• Proficient in the use of GPS equipment, total stations, digital levels, data collectors, and other surveying instruments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, perform field calculations, and establish accurate construction control points.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple construction teams.

Physical Requirements:

• Monitor all personnel to ensure safety and PPE requirements are followed.
• Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground, bridge construction areas, and active job sites in varying weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes employees to high levels of noise, dust, and other conditions typically associated with heavy civil construction projects.

Join the Team! At JDC, we believe that our employees are the reason for our success. JDC provides rewarding and challenging careers, encourages professional growth and strives to help each employee achieve their full potential. Company Benefits: We don't just want to tell employees we care about them; we show it. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive package to our employees:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Voluntary life
• Supplemental insurances
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Complimentary Wellness Clinic services

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate! At JDC, we promote a drug-free workplace environment and we pride ourselves on being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.