Survey Party Chief

LVI Associates; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance

Company vehicle (take home)

401(k) match

Strong PTO

Bonuses

Job summary

LVI Associates in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field crews on boundary, topographic, construction staking, and as-built surveys, supporting a growing practice with a backlog of work and a multi-million dollar Miami project.

The role emphasizes safe, accurate field execution, coordination with project managers and clients, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring project schedules and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field surveying experience, with party chief or crew lead role.
• Strong knowledge of traditional land surveying methods.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crews across boundary, topographic, construction staking and as-built surveys.
• Coordinate daily field activities to ensure safety, accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment including total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors.
• Review field data for accuracy and completeness prior to office handoff.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior field personnel and promote best practices and safety standards.
• Maintain detailed field notes, records and documentation throughout project execution.

Skills

Field surveying leadership

Boundary/topographic surveys

Reading plans and legal descriptions

GPS/GNSS data collection

Tools

Total stations

GPS/GNSS equipment

Data collectors

Job description

We are partnered with a well-established and growing land surveying firm in Fort Lauderdale that is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a smaller, employee-focused organization that has secured a strong backlog of work extending more than three years, including participation in a multi-million dollar project in Miami. The firm's workload spans a diverse mix of transportation, commercial, municipal, and infrastructure projects, providing long-term stability, variety, and career growth for the right candidate.

Survey Party Chief will be responsible for:

• Leading field survey crews on a variety of boundary, topographic, construction staking, and as-built surveys.
• Coordinating daily field activities to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Operating and maintaining survey equipment including total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors.
• Reviewing field data and ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to office handoff.
• Communicating effectively with project managers, clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Training and mentoring junior field personnel while promoting best practices and safety standards.
• Maintaining detailed field notes, records, and documentation throughout project execution.

The Survey Party Chief should have the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of field surveying experience, preferably in a Party Chief or crew leadership role.
• Strong background in traditional land surveying methods and field procedures.
• Experience performing boundary, topographic, route, and construction surveys.
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment and data collection technology.
• Ability to read and interpret survey plats, construction plans, and legal descriptions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Benefits:

• Fully paid health insurance for both the employee and their family.
• 4% company 401(k) match.
• Strong annual bonuses
• Company vehicle (able to take home)
• Strong PTO