Survey Party Chief

Synergy Solutions Surveying & Engineering is a growing Colorado-based firm providing responsive, high-quality surveying and engineering services to public- and private-sector clients. Our work includes boundary, topographic, right-of-way, transportation, municipal, construction staking, utility/SUE, and ALTA/NSPS surveying. We are building our field operations from the ground up and are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, establish efficient processes, and help develop a high-performing field survey team. Position Summary Company Overview Synergy Solutions Surveying & Engineering is a growing Colorado-based firm providing responsive, high-quality surveying and engineering services to public- and private-sector clients. Our work includes boundary, topographic, right-of-way, transportation, municipal, construction staking, utility/SUE, and ALTA/NSPS surveying. We are building our field operations from the ground up and are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, establish efficient processes, and help develop a high-performing field survey team. Position Summary Synergy Solutions is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field survey operations while helping build the systems, standards, and team needed to support our continued growth. This is more than a traditional Party Chief role. The successful candidate will work directly with company leadership to develop field procedures, improve workflows, support QA/QC, evaluate equipment and technology, and mentor future field personnel. The Party Chief will perform independent one-person survey operations and lead multi-person crews as required. As workload and staff grow, the role can expand into broader field leadership involving crew coordination, training, scheduling, and field operations management. Key Responsibilities Perform and lead boundary, topographic, right-of-way, control, construction staking, transportation, utility, and existing-condition surveys. Operate effectively as a one-person crew or Party Chief of a multi-person crew. Operate robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, digital levels, data collectors, and other modern survey equipment. Plan field activities by reviewing project scope, control, records, site conditions, equipment needs, and anticipated challenges. Make appropriate field and technical decisions while coordinating significant issues with the Project Surveyor or Professional Land Surveyor. Collect complete, accurate, organized field data and maintain clear notes, photographs, sketches, coding, and control documentation. Perform field and staking calculations, control checks, closures, and horizontal and vertical control verification. Manage daily activities to meet project schedules, budgets, productivity goals, and quality standards. Communicate regularly with project managers and office staff regarding progress, field conditions, scope issues, safety concerns, and additional work. Perform field-to-office data transfer, review, calculations, processing, and preliminary quality-control checks when required. Identify and communicate discrepancies between field conditions, record information, plans, and project documents. Coordinate professionally with clients, engineers, contractors, inspectors, utility personnel, property owners, and other stakeholders. Help Build the Synergy Field Team A key part of this position is helping Synergy Solutions develop scalable field operations. Responsibilities may include: Develop standardized field procedures, documentation requirements, coding standards, and field-to-office workflows. Establish practical QA/QC procedures that improve data quality and reduce rework. Assist with equipment maintenance, calibration, inventory, vehicle, and safety procedures. Provide input on survey equipment, software, technology, and operational needs. Train and mentor Survey Technicians, Instrument Operators, and future Party Chiefs. Establish expectations for productivity, documentation, professionalism, safety, and accountability. Help evaluate and implement UAS, scanning, mobile mapping, GNSS, and other emerging technologies. As workload grows, assist with crew scheduling, resource coordination, and consistency between field teams. Contribute ideas that improve efficiency and help shape how Synergy Solutions' field operations are built and managed. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering technology, or a related field is preferred but not required. Minimum of four (4) years of relevant surveying experience, including at least two (2) years functioning as a Survey Party Chief or in a comparable field leadership role. Demonstrated ability to independently complete the technical aspects of field surveying assignments. Strong understanding of survey control, boundary principles, topographic data collection, construction staking, and field surveying procedures. Experience operating robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, levels, and electronic data collectors. Professional experience with Trimble surveying equipment and software, including: Trimble TSC-series data collectors Trimble GNSS receivers RTK and VRS/VRN surveying Static and PPK GNSS surveying Trimble S-Series or similar robotic total stations Trimble Access Trimble Business Center Ability to read and interpret construction plans, plats, right-of-way plans, legal descriptions, engineering drawings, and survey records. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with project managers and office staff. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualifications Experience performing surveys for CDOT, municipalities, counties, transportation agencies, or other public-sector clients. Experience with CDOT TMOSS coding and survey procedures . Experience with right-of-way surveys and transportation corridor projects. Experience with construction staking. Familiarity with utility surveying and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) field operations. Experience processing or reviewing survey data in Trimble Business Center and/or Civil 3D. FAA Part 107 certification or experience with UAS operations. Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) certification or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure. Previous experience training, mentoring, or supervising field personnel. Professional Expectations The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, accountable, and takes ownership of assigned work. They understand that productivity must never compromise survey quality, communicate issues early, maintain professional relationships, and are comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment where procedures are continually being developed and improved. We value someone who will offer ideas, challenge inefficient processes, mentor less-experienced team members, and help build a strong field culture. Physical and Work Requirements Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions and terrain. Ability to walk significant distances while carrying survey equipment. Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials commonly associated with field surveying. Ability to work extended hours when project schedules require. Flexibility for occasional overnight and regional travel. Ability and willingness to comply with project-specific safety, background screening, and drug-testing requirements when required by a client or project. Compensation and Benefits Synergy Solutions offers a highly competitive wage and benefits package designed to reward experience, performance, and commitment to the growth of the company. Compensation: $35-$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Overtime: Overtime opportunities are available based on project workload and schedule requirements. Health Insurance: Company-provided health insurance coverage. Dental Insurance: Company-provided dental insurance coverage. Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and company-paid holidays. Performance Bonus: Eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on individual contribution and company performance. Company Vehicle: Company work truck provided for business use, with the ability to take the vehicle home. Growth Opportunity Synergy Solutions is building for the long term. This position is designed for someone who wants to grow with the company and help shape our field operations. For the right candidate, the role can evolve beyond Party Chief responsibilities into leadership involving field crew development, resource coordination, training, quality control, technology implementation, and overall field operations management . Rather than stepping into a system that has already been built, you will have the opportunity to build it! #J-18808-Ljbffr Synergy Solutions