Survey Party Chief

Overview

Lead field survey crews, ensure safety, accuracy, and project efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• survey data
• field coordination
• team leadership
• data processing
• safety training
• documentation

Tasks

-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

• leica gps
• total station
• associate degree
• 3+ years
• driver’s license
• problem solving

What You Bring

-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)

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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.

About Fisher Associates Pe, Ls, La, Dpc

-Over the years, it evolved into a full-service consultancy, blending engineering, surveying, landscape architecture and planning. -It tackles projects across highways, bridges, site development, energy infrastructure and environmental planning. -Known for crafting integrated solutions, Fisher Associates supports transportation, energy and land development clients. -Its portfolio spans municipal highways, renewable energy sites, civil land development and landscape design work. -A standout fact: its geomatics and survey division enhances nearly every project with precise mapping and GIS expertise. -Operating at mid-market scale with annual revenues estimated between $20–115 million, it remains privately held and regional-to-national in scope.

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