Survey Party Chief

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.•Ithaca, NY

10h

About The Position

Are you an experienced survey professional looking to advance your career as a Survey Crew Leader in land surveying? Fisher Associates is hiring a Survey Party Chief to lead field survey crews with a strong focus on safety, precision, and project efficiency. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee on-site land survey operations, mentor team members, and ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality survey deliverables across various projects. At Fisher Associates, your surveying expertise is recognized, your professional development is supported, and your work-life balance is truly valued. Whether you're conducting boundary surveys, construction staking, or topographic mapping, you'll play a key role in shaping successful project outcomes and advancing your career. About Fisher Associates Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with eight locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast engineering and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets. Why You’ll Love Working at Fisher You excel in the field, leading crews and solving challenges outdoors — your expertise drives results where it matters most. You are empowered to achieve exceptional results through collaboration and ownership. Your voice matters in our inclusive and transparent culture, where accessible leadership genuinely welcomes ideas and feedback. Your growth is our priority. We offer clear career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing learning opportunities to support your development. 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. Your journey is shaped by a culture of mentorship, where experienced colleagues guide your growth and you, in turn, inspire others. Your success is supported by our flexible work environment empowering you to thrive both professionally and personally. What You’ll Do 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. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
3 plus years of experience as a Party Chief
Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Demonstrated high-quality work and ability to problem solve applying critical thinking, and sound judgment to challenges.
Driven to take ownership of your projects, prioritize your tasks effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines
Dedicated to fostering trust and collaboration through integrity, respect, and active listening in client and team relationships.
Have a sense of curiosity, always looking for a better way, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree of applied Science in Surveying, Geomatics or related degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
Experience with data collection survey equipment including Leica GPS, Scanning and Total Station systems highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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 dynamic groups such as the Community Impact and Fun Committees, Fisher Minds (ERG), and the Employee Advisory Group.