Survey Party Chief

Description:

Survey Party Chief – Land Surveying

Field Leadership. Career Growth.

Fisher Associates is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead land surveying field crews and support a range of surveying projects. This role is responsible for overseeing daily field operations, ensuring safe and accurate data collection, and coordinating with project managers and survey staff to meet project requirements.

As a Survey Party Chief / Survey Crew Leader, you will supervise field crews, mentor staff, and perform hands-on surveying work, including boundary surveys, construction staking, and topographic surveys. The ideal candidate brings strong field experience, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver reliable survey data while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ready to put your field leadership experience to work? Apply today and take the next step in your land surveying career with Fisher Associates.

About Fisher Associates

At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide, empowering our teams to drive meaningful change through their work. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.

What You’ll Do as a Survey Party Chief

As a Survey Party Chief, you’ll take the lead on-site—guiding field crews, ensuring safety, and collecting accurate land survey data that supports successful project delivery. Your work will combine leadership, technical precision, and real-time problem-solving in dynamic outdoor environments.

• Ensure survey crew safety through hands-on training, daily Tailgate Safety Meetings, and enforcement of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• 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.
• Collect, verify, and process survey field data using proper naming conventions to ensure clean transitions to office teams.
• Coordinate daily with Project Managers and Land Surveyors to set project goals, track survey progress, and quickly resolve field challenges.
• Follow client and company field protocols to guarantee survey data accuracy across a wide range of specifications and project types.
• Perform control checks, traverse angle closures, and level run validations before submitting data for processing.
• Track and document crew timesheets, vehicle use, and equipment condition to optimize daily operations.
• Collaborate across departments (engineering, GIS, planning) to ensure survey deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.

Requirements:

What You Bring, Your Expertise as a Survey Party Chief

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s Degree of applied Science in Surveying, Geomatics or related degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 3 plus years of experience as a Party Chief
• Experience with data collection survey equipment including Leica GPS, Scanning and Total Station systems highly preferred.
• Professional performance aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Clientship philosophy.
• Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening
• Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment
• Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment.
• Superior organizational and planning skills with keen attention to detail
• Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions.

Why You’ll Love Working at Fisher

• You are empowered to achieve exceptional results through collaboration and ownership.
• Your voice matters in our inclusive culture, where accessible leadership welcomes ideas and feedback.
• Your growth is our priority, supported by clear career paths, career discussions and tuition assistance.
• You thrive in a culture that keeps work fun and fosters a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere.
• Your journey is supported by a collaborative environment that promotes mentorship and ongoing learning.
• Your success is supported by a flexible work environment so you can thrive professionally and personally.

What We Offer

Your Impact Matters, Your Career Thrives. Work on engaging projects and experience first-hand the positive changes you create in your own community. Engage in diverse and challenging project opportunities that will help you grow and advance your career. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
• Engage with a variety of employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Salary Range $64,480-$79,040

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and drive a company vehicle.
• Traveling on a regular basis to project sites located throughout Pennsylvania and New York.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and transverse uneven grounds
• Able to work in physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.