Survey Party Chief - Bridges 491

Company: Dragados
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

As a Survey Party Chief on the $3.3BN Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project (HRBT) in Virginia, you will be responsible for leading a crew that jointly performs field layouts and as-built surveys for construction purposes. The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of Flatiron, Dragados USA and VINCI, 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. The project is expected to continue to the end of 2025. Responsibilities:

• Establishes and monitors construction layout for both temporary and permanent work elements
• Maintains and replaces the survey control network within the accuracy as per VDOT's survey 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 include bridge structures (ideally marine bridges).
      • Demonstrable experience in marine works such as dredging/rock placement/role piling/island expansion/etc. preferred.
      • Sound knowledge of geometry, probability, statistical inference, survey control networks, least squares adjustment and common survey procedures that lead toward high 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.
        • Ability to 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 with Microstation Openroads/GEOPAK, Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (demonstrable experience with the software is a plus).
        • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

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