Land Survey Party Chief

Job overview

Land Survey Party Chief is an onsite, field-based role in Binghamton, NY, with field surveys throughout New York. Compensation is $51,000–$60,000 per year; the posting also lists $25–$28 per hour. The role combines field surveying, crew supervision, and office-based CAD and deed research. The party chief collects and manages survey data and leads a small field crew to complete boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction layout work. The position supports project delivery through accurate field records, technical mapping, equipment care, and communication with clients and project managers.

What you'll do

• Run and supervise a one- or two-person field crew
• collect survey data and prepare field notes, sketches, and photos
• perform construction layout
• use robotic total stations, levels, and GPS
• download and upload data
• maintain equipment and vehicles
• communicate with clients and project managers
• perform CAD mapping, deed research, and deed plots.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

land survey party chief

full-time

onsite

binghamton ny

field-based

boundary surveys

topographic surveys

alta/nsps

construction layout

leica gps

microstation

autocad

$51k-$60k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company vehicle and cell phone
• overtime and wage rate incentives
• possible year-end bonuses
• per diem for overnight stays
• employer-paid life insurance with buy-up options
• holiday pay
• sick pay
• accrued personal or vacation time
• apparel allotment.

Why this role

Year-round outdoor field work throughout New York; nights and weekends may be required. Requires at least three years as a party chief, a two-year associate degree, and proficiency with Leica equipment, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.

About the employer

Purple Cow Recruiting is hiring for this role. Industry: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Sector: 54.