Survey Party Chief
20 days ago
Rutherford
Job Description We are expanding our surveying team and are seeking a skilled Survey Party Chief to support our growing workload throughout New Jersey, New York, and the broader tri-state region. Our firm provides comprehensive land development and surveying services, and this role is a key part of strengthening our field operations as we continue to scale. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already knows how to lead a survey crew, enjoys hands-on fieldwork, and wants a long-term home with opportunities for career advancement and licensure. About the Role We are currently experiencing an increase in project volume and are building a more regionalized field team to better serve our clients. As a Survey Party Chief, you will independently run survey operations in the field, support a wide range of land development and construction projects, and work with modern Trimble equipment. This position is primarily field-based and remote, with limited need to report to the office. We provide a company credit card for gas, tolls, lodging, and related expenses. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage field survey operations with minimal oversight, • Perform boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and construction stakeout, • Operate Trimble S5 robotic total stations, GPS/RTK systems, and data collectors, • Interpret plans, perform field calculations, and solve problems on-site, • Produce accurate field notes, sketches, and digital records, • Coordinate directly with office staff and Project Managers regarding project requirements, • Maintain and care for all assigned survey equipment, • Primary work in New Jersey and New York, • Occasional travel within the broader tri-state region, • Rare overnight travel to locations such as Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, or Virginia — scheduled in advance with consideration for personal and family needs, • Variety of project durations, ranging from half-day visits to multi-day assignments Required • Prior experience as a Survey Party Chief or Crew Chief, • Strong capability with construction stakeout, boundary, and topo surveys, • Experience with GPS/RTK and robotic total station workflows, • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly, • High level of responsibility and professionalism — especially when working remotely, • Experience with Trimble S5 instruments, • Familiarity with land development projects, • Interest in advancing toward professional licensure, • Competitive compensation, • Company credit card for field expenses (gas, tolls, lodging, etc.), • Health, dental, and vision benefits, • 401(k) with company contribution, • Paid time off and paid holidays, • Modern equipment and efficient workflows, • Opportunities for long-term growth and advancement, • A supportive team culture that values initiative, reliability, and continuous improvement