Party Chief - Survey

LJA; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Company-sponsored volunteer days

Memberships to industry organizations

Career Growth Opportunities

Fun Culture with social events

Job summary

A dedicated surveying firm in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Party Chief responsible for transporting and setting up surveying equipment. Ideal candidates should demonstrate proficiency with Trimble and Topcon GPS systems, possess strong communication skills, and be able to perform calculations for property boundaries. This role offers a supportive environment emphasizing employee ownership, continuous learning, and career growth opportunities. Benefits include generous time off, comprehensive health plans, and education support.

Qualifications

• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Build strong relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Transport and set up instruments for surveying.
• Run level loops for vertical control in topographic surveys.
• Calculate property corners along streets and road right‑of‑ways.
• Prepare working sketches and descriptions for properties.
• Take meticulous notes and document property corners found.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

HS Graduate or GED

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

Trimble robotic total stations

Job description

What Lja Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes Lja Different

• Employee‑owned, client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW

As an Party Chief at LJA Surveying, you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the 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 download the data and create a text file for CAD work.
• Good note keeper that pays attention to details and follows instructions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/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

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

Your future grows here.

• 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.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.