Construction Crew Chief

Department:
Survey

FLSA STATUS:
Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Lowe Engineers is seeking a dependable and experienced Construction Crew Chief to lead field crews on a variety of construction, infrastructure, and municipal projects. This position is responsible for overseeing daily field operations, coordinating crew activities, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining project quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, hands-on construction experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers, contractors, and clients. Responsibilities include supervising field personnel, operating and maintaining equipment, reading plans and specifications, tracking project progress, and ensuring work is completed efficiently and accurately. Candidates should possess knowledge of construction practices, site safety procedures, and field documentation. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential. Experience with roadway, utility, site development, or municipal construction projects is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Sets up and maintains permanent control throughout the entire line and grade portion of the project.
• Validates accurate dimensions by reviewing the architectural and structural drawings prior to execution.
• Can identify any discrepancies in drawings prior to execution.
• Engages the project lead on the line and grade portion of the project to ensure proper scheduling and sequencing.
• Proficient with the use of advanced instruments and total station to perform an accurate layout.
• Can complete a layout in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
• Delivers layout information to the project team to ensure proper execution.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• 5+ years of experience in field engineering, surveying, and layout for a large-scale self-perform general contractor or concrete contractor
• Self-perform concrete experience required
• Experience working on a variety of project types with an emphasis on commercial and industrial projects
• Strong knowledge of construction principles and practices with experience on projects exceeding $1 million
• Experienced in using advanced surveying instruments and capable of performing layouts with a Total Station

Environmental Factors:
Works indoors and out-of-doors year round. Works around traffic and automobile fumes. Incumbents may be subjected to dusts, fumes, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises Please note that the above job description is not intended to cover or describe all of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities that may be required or asked to perform. We retain the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time with or without notice.

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Physical Demands:
Work is performed both outdoors and in an office environment. Outdoor work may be conducted at landfills, construction sites, and in traffic. To perform the essential functions of the job, incumbents may be required to perform moderately strenuous tasks, such as including lifting and carrying instruments weighing up to 75 pounds over rough terrain. Incumbents may also be required to clear vegetation, dig holes, and pound stakes with hand tools.

Compensation, Benefits & Growth:
We offer competitive compensation, with salary determined based on each candidate’s skills and experience. At Lowe, we want team members to feel supported both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:
• Competitive salaries
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans available.
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% employer paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
• Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
• 401K match
• Work/Life balance to include paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Individualized training and mentor programs
• Professional development including certification and testing
• Professional membership support
• Employee Discounts to include Verizon, AT&T, and many others
• Complimentary coffee bar, office snacks, free food and fun-themed employee events
• Endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers. Past events include Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross Blood Drives, Brookhaven stream cleanup & multiple types of STEM outreach events at grade schools as well as colleges and universities.