Fisher Associates · 8 hours ago
Survey Party Chief
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $77K/yr
3+ years expFisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead land surveying field crews and support a variety of projects. This role involves overseeing daily field operations, ensuring safe and accurate data collection, and mentoring survey staff.
Consulting
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
3 plus years of experience as a Party Chief
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
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
Preferred
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
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 a variety of employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.
Company
Fisher Associates
Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with nine locations nationwide.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Fisher Associates has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Claire Chayka Fisher
CEO
Roseann (Bills) Schmid, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Company data provided by crunchbase