Party Chief - Survey

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Party Chief in Hoover, Alabama to transport and set up surveying equipment. Responsibilities include running surveying equipment, calculating property corners, and preparing working sketches. Strong communication skills and a high school diploma or GED are required.

The role involves lifting, outdoor work in varying weather conditions, and relationship building with clients. Enjoy generous time off, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Transporting and setting up instruments and equipment for surveying land.
• Running all surveying equipment including GPS and total stations.
• Calculating the position of property corners on properties.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Education

HS Graduate or GED

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

Trimble Robotic total stations

Job description

Position Overview

As a Party Chief at Gonzalez Strength & Associates, an LJA Company, you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for survey.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Be proficient in running all surveying equipment (Trimble or Topcon GPS with data collectors) and Trimble Robotic total stations with data collectors.
• Use Level instruments to run level loops to get the best vertical control and better accuracy when performing topographic surveys in parking areas and along street and roads for engineering design.
• Party chief should be able to calculate the position of property corners on properties and along street and road right-of-ways.
• Be able to prepare a working sketch of a metes and bounds description or field notes description of a property.
• With working sketch and metes and bounds description, the party chief should be able to locate sufficient property corners to set the missing corners before leaving the site, if possible.
• When locating the property corners, party chief should take photos of the property corner found, including measuring the size of the corner found and include the point number when the property corner is tied in.
• Upload existing text files into the data collector for each project, as well as downloading the data and creating a text file for CAD work.
• Good note keeper that pays attention to details and follows instructions.

Required Education, Licenses, and Certifications

• HS Graduate or GED

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting/carrying of 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds
• Driving to and from various project sites
• Walking and working outdoors under variable weather conditions

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

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