Survey Party Chief: Field Leader & Data Prep

LJA Surveying; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health benefits

Education support

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Career growth

Job summary

LJA Surveying is hiring a Party Chief to lead field surveying activities in Loveland, CO. You will transport and set up instruments, conduct topographic surveys, and prepare preliminary field notes for CAD work.

Applicants should have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and internal teams. This role includes outdoor work, physical requirements, and opportunities for growth within a growing employee‑owned firm.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Run 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 achieve vertical control for topographic surveys
• Calculate the position of property corners on properties and along street and road right‑of‑ways
• 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, locate sufficient property corners to set missing corners before leaving the site
• Take photos of property corners including measurements and tie points with point numbers
• Upload existing text files into the data collector for each project and create a CAD text file
• Maintain good notes and attention to detail, following instructions

Skills

Strong communication skills (oral and

Education

HS Graduate or GED

Job description

LJA Surveying is hiring a Party Chief to lead field surveying activities in Loveland, CO. You will transport and set up instruments, conduct topographic surveys, and prepare preliminary field notes for CAD work.

Applicants should have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and internal teams. This role includes outdoor work, physical requirements, and opportunities for growth within a growing employee‑owned firm.