Survey Party Chief
Location: Pleasantville, NY | Full-Time | $35–$37/hour DOE
About the Opportunity
We are an established land surveying firm serving clients throughout Westchester County and the surrounding area. Our projects span municipal infrastructure, boundary and topographic surveying, construction layout, real estate development, and other specialized surveying services.
We offer steady work, consistent hours, and a team-oriented environment where experienced survey professionals are respected and given the opportunity to take ownership of their work.
The Position
We are looking for an experienced Survey Party Chief to join one of our field crews.
You will work as part of a two-person survey crew, leading daily field operations and working alongside an Instrument Operator. This is an opportunity for an experienced Party Chief who wants consistent work and exposure to a wide variety of surveying projects.
Types of Projects
Our field crews work on:
Boundary surveys
Topographic surveys
Construction stakeout and layout
Municipal right-of-way surveys
Engineering and infrastructure projects
Real estate development surveys
FEMA elevation certificates
Environmental and wetland surveys
Bathymetric surveys
Other land surveying and mapping projects
Approximately 40% of our work is municipal, with the remainder primarily consisting of boundary, topographic, and construction/layout projects.
Responsibilities
Lead a two-person survey field crew
Perform boundary and topographic surveys
Perform construction stakeout and layout
Set and locate survey monuments and property evidence
Collect accurate field data
Operate total stations, GNSS/GPS, data collectors, and related equipment
Perform field calculations and verify measurements
Read and interpret survey plans and property information
Communicate field conditions and project requirements to the office
Provide direction and training to less-experienced field personnel
Maintain surveying equipment
Follow established field procedures and quality standards
Qualifications
Several years of professional land surveying field experience
Previous Party Chief experience preferred
Strong understanding of boundary and topographic surveying
Construction layout/stakeout experience preferred
Ability to independently operate modern surveying equipment
Strong understanding of surveying field procedures
Ability to read plans and understand project requirements
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Valid driver's license
Schedule & Compensation
$35–$37/hour, depending on experience
Monday–Friday, approximately 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Approximately one Saturday per month may be requested based on workload
Crews report to the office each morning, travel to the job site in a company vehicle, and return to the office at the end of the day
Why Join Us?
We value experienced field professionals and believe in treating our employees with respect. Our goal is to provide steady work, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for people to continue developing their careers.
You'll work alongside experienced survey professionals and have the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects rather than performing the same type of survey every day.
If you're an experienced Party Chief looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with an established surveying organization, we'd like to hear from you.