What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Party Chief position at Fisher Associates?
Description
Survey Party Chief - Land Surveying, Field Leadership, Crew Safety
Lead Pittsburgh-area land surveying field crews supporting boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, transportation survey, utility and control work, and infrastructure projects across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Guide field crews, run safe and accurate daily survey operations, collect Leica GPS, total station, scanning, control, and construction staking data, and deliver clean field information that supports successful project delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily survey field operations, guide field crews, and ensure safe, accurate data collection across dynamic outdoor project environments.
- Conduct daily Tailgate Safety Meetings, support Job Safety Analyses, reinforce field protocols, and maintain safe crew practices.
- Collect, verify, and process survey field data while maintaining organized field notes, sketches, control documentation, and naming conventions.
- Perform control checks, traverse angle closures, level run validations, boundary surveys, construction staking, and topographic surveys.
- Coordinate with Project Managers and Land Surveyors on project goals, progress, equipment, timesheets, vehicle use, and field issue resolution.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 3 years of experience as a Survey Party Chief or survey crew leader.
- Experience with Leica GPS, scanning, total station systems, and data collection survey equipment highly preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, ability to drive a company vehicle, travel regularly to project sites, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Safety mindset, organization, attention to detail, collaboration, integrity, respect, sound judgment, and ownership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading field crews across boundary, topographic, construction staking, transportation, or infrastructure survey assignments.
- Ability to work outdoors in physically challenging conditions and traverse uneven ground in all types of weather.
- Comfort collaborating with engineering, GIS, planning, survey, and project delivery teams to meet quality standards and deadlines.
- Curious and improvement-minded approach with the ability to mentor field staff and continuously strengthen field execution.
Why Join Fisher
- Lead meaningful field survey work that supports infrastructure, engineering, GIS, planning, and community-shaping projects.
- Grow in a hands-on leadership role with mentorship, career discussions, tuition assistance, and professional development support.
- Join a collaborative, flexible culture built on trust, ownership, accessible leadership, continuous learning, and work-life balance.
Compensation Benefits
- Salary range: $64,480-$77,000; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
- Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and supplemental benefits.
- Hybrid work schedule, professional development reimbursement, shareholders program, strong work-life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.
Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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Salary : $64,480 - $77,000