Survey Technician Party Chief

Job overview

The Survey Technician Party Chief position is primarily in person at an SGM office, including the Gunnison, CO office. Pay is $29.50–$45.40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. The role supports SGM’s engineering, consulting, and surveying work in Western Colorado. The party chief leads field survey work by coordinating with clients and contractors, supervising the crew, and ensuring safe, properly equipped operations. The role also prepares field notes and follows applicable surveying regulations to support accurate project work.

What you'll do

• Coordinate with clients, client representatives, and contractors
• supervise the field survey team
• ensure the team has personal protective equipment and follows safety protocols
• prepare field notes
• follow local, state, and federal survey regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

survey technician party chief

part-time

gunnison co

sgm

land surveying

field surveying

gps rtk

boundary surveys

topographic surveys

construction layout

$29.50–$45.40/hr

western colorado

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• HSA/FSA plans
• 401(k) match
• parental leave
• vacation and sick leave
• eight paid holidays
• and incentive compensation bonuses. Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees.

Why this role

SGM considers candidates without direct experience who show interest in a long-term surveying career, strong math skills, a strong work ethic, and willingness to work outdoors. Occasional out-of-town travel and long hours may be needed.

About the employer

Sgm Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services. Sector: 54.