Party Chief

Ready to lead from the field Were looking for a sharp safetyminded Party Chief to direct survey crews manage field data collection and ensure toptier accuracy from kickoff to closeout. Youll coordinate daily with office teams train and mentor field staff and be the goto for all things survey control CADready data and site logistics. If you thrive outdoors lead with confidence and know how to get the job done right lets build something great together.

Why Fisher Associates

At Fisher Associates we believe in cultivating our gifts to create a legacy of infrastructure that improves the quality of life. Our work shapes communities enhances sustainability and creates meaningful connections that last for generations.

• Be Heard Be Valued We foster an inclusive culture where leadership welcomes your ideas and feedback.
• Collaborate & Innovate Work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team on diverse and impactful projects.
• Career Growth Advance with clearly defined career paths tuition assistance and ongoing training.
• WorkLife Balance Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule optional halfday Fridays and generous PTO.
• Competitive Benefits We offer a robust benefits package including immediate 401(k) enrollment with annual company contributions comprehensive health insurance options and companypaid life and longterm disability insurance.
• Give Back & Grow Volunteer with local nonprofits through our Community Impact Committee and develop professionally with Fisher Mindsjust a couple of the many ways you can get involved to engage connect and thrive with us!

Join us in shaping the futurewhere your work truly makes a difference.

Who We Are: Fisher Associates P.E. L.S. L.A. D.P.C 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. All services are delivered through the firms signature Clientship philosophy which emphasizes not only customized innovative quality solutions but also an exceptional client experience driven by clear communication deep expertise and proactive client advocacy.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the crew safety ensuring all crew members read understand and sign the project Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Responsible for conducting and documenting daily Tailgate Safety Meetings.
• Ensures timesheets of all crew members are completed at the end of each day.
• Follow and comply with client and firm field procedures to ensure that the field data is in the proper format considering each job will have its own standards.
• Communicate daily with Project Managers Project Surveyors or other office personnel providing updates on progress schedule estimates and any issues encountered.
• Attempt to notify property owners before entering private property to conduct survey activity.
• Teach Instrument Person how to perform their job to the standard in which you are performing the survey.
• Responsible for the safety of the crew vehicles and equipment and the publics interest.
• Keeps clear and accurate field notes by recording all significant data: the party roster date page number job number title including job name and description of work field book file name data collector number and the name arrival and departure time of all subconsulting support personnel.
• Maintain neat and legible notes in the field book while distributing copies to office personnel.
• Keep project sketches of survey control including overall baseline sketch tie sketches for each point dip sketches including size and type of pipes direction of flow and structure connections.
• Perform sufficient control checks in the field while setting new control and verifying existing control.
• Check traverse angle closures and level run closures in the field before coming into the office.
• Ensure that data collectors are downloaded daily using proper naming conventions. Process data and views in CAD correct code errors before passing data on to office staff.
• Resolve projectrelated problems.
• Review mapping prior to delivery.
• Effectively coordinate with other service lines as necessary to fulfill project needs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on companyissued vehicles (check fluid levels tire pressure etc.) on a constant basis and maintain the interior of the vehicle in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Safety and Compliance Oversight: Ensure the safety of all crew members the public vehicles and equipment. Conduct and document daily Tailgate Safety Meetings and confirm all crew members review and sign project Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Field Operations and Data Collection: Adhere to client and company field procedures ensuring data collection meets projectspecific standards. Perform and verify control checks including traverse angle closures and level run closures. Maintain clear legible and organized field notes and sketches (e.g. control points tieins dips and structures) distributing copies to the office as needed.
• Crew Management and Training: Supervise field crew and ensure timesheets are completed daily. Train Instrument Persons to perform duties to professional standards and maintain accountability throughout the team.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide daily updates to Project Managers Project Surveyors and office staff regarding progress scheduling and field issues. Attempt to notify property owners before accessing private property.
• Data Management and Processing: Download and organize data from collectors daily using standard naming conventions. Conduct initial data processing and CAD viewing correcting any coding errors before office handoff. Review mapping for quality prior to delivery.
• Project Coordination and Problem Solving: Collaborate effectively with other service lines to meet project requirements. Proactively identify and resolve fieldrelated challenges.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Perform regular preventative maintenance on company vehicles (e.g. fluid levels tire pressure) and maintain a clean and organized interior.
• Miscellaneous Duties: Complete additional tasks as assigned to support project and organizational goals.

Supervisory/leadership Duties

• Authority to direct the survey party.
• Effectively manage teams across multiple locations.
• Oversee and coordinate multiple projects ensuring work is prioritized and deadlines are met.
• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing respectful performance feedback through structured and realtime communication.
• Support employee growth by facilitating career development skillbuilding and training opportunities.
• Act as a coach by guiding and inspiring team members to enhance productivity and overcome challenges independently.
• Serve as a mentor by sharing knowledge offering direction and fostering career progression.
• Apply critical thinking to solve complex business challenges aligning solutions with corporate objectives and strategic goals.

Salary Range: $32.00$37.00/hour

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.

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Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates Degree in Science of Surveying or related degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Party Chief
• Documented experience with conventional GPS and data collection survey equipment for construction layout boundary as built and control survey duties required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Uphold professional performance standards aligned with the companys Mission Vision and Core Values.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships in adherence to the Fisher Clientship philosophy.
• Demonstrate highquality work and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively across all levels fostering respect trust and active listening in all interactions.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and outcomes with integrity honesty and transparency.
• Exhibit a proactive selfmotivated attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Apply critical thinking and problemsolving skills while demonstrating sound judgment.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Manage projects time and tasks efficiently in a fastpaced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while adapting to changing priorities.
• Accept and respond positively to feedback.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word and Excel.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and drive a company vehicle.
• Ability to transverse uneven grounds.
• Ability to sit stand and walk.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Environmental Conditions: Office environment field environment construction site environment; exposure to dust noise grease smoke fumes gases heat cold and inclement weather conditions when working in the field.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Fisher Associates does 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.