Party Chief - Survey

LJA · Buford, GA · 3 wk ago

On-siteOTHRFull-time

About the Company

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.

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

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
Flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
Culture that champions continuous learning and personal growth
Success through constant evolution and communication
Passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

About the Role

As a Party Chief at LJA Surveying, you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job sites for survey.

Responsibilities

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 streets and roads for engineering design.
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 a working sketch and metes and bounds description, locate sufficient property corners to set the missing corners before leaving the site, if possible.
When locating property corners, take photos of the property corner found, including measuring the size of the corner found and including 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.
Maintain good note-keeping that pays attention to details and follows instructions.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED
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
Heavy 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.