Party Chief - Survey

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health/dental/vision

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Professional development

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Survey in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Party Chief to transport and set up surveying instruments, prepare the job site, and support field crews on varied projects.

You will perform topographic surveys, measure property corners, document field notes, and upload data for CAD work with emphasis on accuracy and client service.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and work with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate surveying equipment (Trimble/Topcon) and data collectors.
• Run level loops for vertical control during topographic surveys.
• Compute property corners on parcels and along street rights‑of‑way.
• Prepare working sketches of metes-and-bounds or field notes.
• Locate and document property corners, and tie corners with photos and measurements.
• Upload project data to data collectors and export text files for CAD work.
• Maintain accurate notes and follow instructions meticulously.

Skills

Strong communication

Build relationships

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

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

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

POSITION OVERVIEW: As an Party Chief at LJA Survey, you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for the survey.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Be proficient in running all surveying equipment (Trimble or Topcon GPS with data collects) 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 and downloading the data and creating 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.
• Travel

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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