Layout/survey Carpenter

**_CHANGING SKYLINES, BUILDING FUTURES_** Do you want to be a part of a close-knit, family-run organization where management appreciates and recognizes your hard work and values your input? If you are ready for a financially rewarding yet challenging position that promotes personal and professional growth, keep reading We are currently recruiting a **Layout/Survey Carpenter** **for concrete formwork construction high-rise projects in **Kelowna, BC**. This role reports into the Superintendent and/or Foreman. **Benefits** - Competitive wages - Employer-paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family - Life insurance - Travel insurance - RRSP matching up to 4% of regular earnings - Year-round, full-time work - Opportunities for advancement - wage increases and promotions are regularly extended to those who take initiative, work hard and take pride in producing quality work **Culture** - Our employees would describe the work environment as fast-paced and entrepreneurial-focused. We believe in hiring "A" Players who are self-motivated and intrinsically driven to succeed. These types of people thrive because they are resourceful and can seek out information on their own to make informed decisions **Duties/Responsibilities** Planning: - Review blueprints and construction drawings with Project Coordinator /Site Superintendents - Review scope of work with Superintendents and determine layout requirements - Ensure layout equipment and tools are always maintained and available Operations: - Working with theodolites and laser levels to control gridlines and building elevations. - Coordination with the Superintendent and Carpenters. - Responsible for all elements of layout and elevation requirements and ongoing monitoring checks - Document and maintain "as-builts" for submission as required - Arrange for survey checks and updates at various stages of projects - Ensure work site and tools are organized and cleaned at the end of each day Tracking: - Record and maintain all calculations and equipment; maintain and troubleshoot technical equipment - Completion of daily work records, daily diary, and equipment reports as required - Review site for accuracy and keep current documentation on hand while working on the project. **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**: - Excellent communication/interpersonal skills (verbal and written) - Ability to work in a team or alone - Detail orientated - Able to prioritize quickly - Excellent organizational skills - Able to set and maintain your own schedule to meet project requirements - Works well under pressure with strict deadlines - Punctual and reliable - Self-motivated **Qualifications/Education**: - Certified Journeyman Carpenter or equivalent non-ticketed experience - Survey degree or diploma or equivalent experience - Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role - Experience working on high-rise, mixed-use, commercial and institutional projects preferred - Experience reading blueprints and construction drawings - Experience with Trimble Robotic Total Station and other survey equipment and tools - Experience with layout work preparation in AutoCAD - WHMIS2015 (can provide if needed) - Fall Protection (can provide if needed) **Working Conditions**: - 40 hours a week plus overtime and work on the weekends as required - Two paid 15 minutes breaks and one ½ hour unpaid lunch break per day - Working at heights - Must be able to stand, crouch, kneel, walk and climb for long periods of time - Exposure to hot and cold extremes. Must have appropriate gear for the weather. - Exposure to noise, dust and pollution. 1eWitxLJda