Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial , we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Founded in 1963, Webber , part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.
Why Ferrovial?
- Global presence, local impact : Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
- Collaborative excellence : Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
- Career growth : Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
- Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools : Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
A Survey Party Chief Hourly
Is a field worker responsible for setting up and operating specialized surveying equipment like total stations, levels, GPS devices, and data collectors to gather precise measurements of land features, property boundaries, and topography, typically working as part of a survey crew under the direction of a party chief, to collect data for various types of surveys including boundary, topographic, construction stakeout, and right-of-way surveys; this role also includes maintaining
and calibrating the equipment, recording accurate field notes, and ensuring safety protocols are followed on the job site.
Key responsibilities:
Operating Survey Equipment:
Setting up and operating various surveying instruments like total stations, levels, GPS units, and data collectors to measure distances, angles, and elevations accurately.
Field Data Collection:
Recording survey data in field notebooks and data collectors, including point descriptions, measurements, and sketches.
Survey Crew Support:
Assisting the survey crew chief in performing various survey tasks, including locating property corners, establishing control points, and performing stakeout work.
Equipment Maintenance:
Regularly checking and calibrating survey instruments to ensure accuracy, performing basic maintenance tasks, and reporting any equipment issues.
Safety Compliance:
Adhering to all safety procedures on the job site, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and following proper work practices.
Typical Survey Types:
• Boundary Surveys : Determining property lines and legal boundaries.
• Topographic Surveys : Mapping the contours and features of a land surface.
- Construction Stakeout Surveys: Marking out locations for construction features on a site.
- Right-of-Way Surveys: Establishing the legal boundaries for utility corridors.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
Thorough understanding of surveying principles, ability to operate various survey instruments, and knowledge of data collection procedures.
Math Skills:
Strong mathematical skills for calculations related to distances, angles, and elevations.
Physical Ability:
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, walk long distances, and carry survey equipment.
Attention to Detail:
Precise data recording and careful observation to maintain accuracy.
Communication Skills:
Effective communication with survey crew members and clients to understand project requirements.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Relevant training in surveying or land surveying technology
- Prior experience as a survey instrument operator or related field experience is
preferred.
Career Progression: With experience and further training, a Survey Party Chief Hr. can progress to a full Survey Party Chief Jr, taking on more responsibility.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
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