Survey Party Chief

Description

• Follow client and company field protocols to guarantee survey data accuracy across a wide range of specifications and project types.
• Coordinate daily with Project Managers and Land Surveyors to set project goals, track survey progress, and quickly resolve field challenges.
• Traveling on a regular basis to project sites located throughout Pennsylvania and New York.
• Lead and mentor field survey staff, fostering high performance and continuous skill development.
• Maintain organized field notes, sketches, and survey control documentation aligned with project standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform control checks, traverse angle closures, and level run validations before submitting data for processing.
• Collaborate across departments (engineering, GIS, planning) to ensure survey deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Ensure survey crew safety through hands-on training, daily Tailgate Safety Meetings, and enforcement of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Track and document crew timesheets, vehicle use, and equipment condition to optimize daily operations.
• Collect, verify, and process survey field data using proper naming conventions to ensure clean transitions to office teams.
• Engage with dynamic groups such as the Community Impact and Fun Committees, Fisher Minds (ERG), and the Employee Advisory Group.

Requirements

• Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines
• Experience with data collection survey equipment including Leica GPS, Scanning and Total Station systems highly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and transverse uneven grounds
• Demonstrated high-quality work and ability to problem solve applying critical thinking, and sound judgment to challenges.
• Able to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time.
• 3 plus years of experience as a Party Chief
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and drive a company vehicle.
• You excel in the field, leading crews and solving challenges outdoors — your expertise drives results where it matters most.
• You thrive in a culture that celebrates fun and fosters a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere, so you can bring the best of yourself to work every day.
• Associate’s Degree of applied Science in Surveying, Geomatics or related degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Shareholders Program
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Your growth is our priority. We offer clear career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing learning opportunities to support your development.
• Your journey is shaped by a culture of mentorship, where experienced colleagues guide your growth and you, in turn, inspire others.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security.
• Your success is supported by our flexible work environment empowering you to thrive both professionally and personally.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance