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Survey Party Chief

30 days ago

Buffalo

Job DescriptionDescription: 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. 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. 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. 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. Requirements: What You Bring, Your Expertise • 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 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. 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 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 in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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