Field Survey Party Chief — Lead Crews & Geospatial

Larson Design Group; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Licensure training

Competitive benefits

Bonus plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Larson Design Group, Inc. is seeking a Survey Party Chief to coordinate and oversee survey crews, ensuring safe, accurate field work and timely delivery within budget and quality standards.

You will lead boundaries, ALTA, topographic, and related survey tasks using GPS, total stations, laser scanners, UAVs, and GIS tools; mentoring technicians and coordinating with Fleet Management to keep equipment ready for field operations.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Surveying Technology or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ job-related experience.
• Surveyor in Training (SIT) certificate preferred; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field survey operations and data collection using GPS, total stations, levels, laser scanners, UAVs, and data collectors.
• Interpret and implement project requirements for boundary, ALTA, topographic, and other survey types.
• Develop field plans to meet schedules, budget, and quality standards.
• Ensure crew safety, equipment use, vehicle operation, and public safety.
• Mentor and train Survey Technicians with clear tasks and guidance.
• Record field notes, sketches, photos, and logs; document findings.
• Research records and incorporate findings into field operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues; schedule maintenance and calibration.
• Coordinate with Fleet Management on vehicle readiness.

Skills

Field supervision

GPS data collection

Communication skills

Self-management

CAD (Autodesk)

GIS (ESRI ArcGIS)

Microsoft Excel

Technical mentoring

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Surveying

Tools

CAD (Autodesk)

Bentley Systems

ESRI ArcGIS

Total Stations

GPS receivers

UAVs/drones

Job description

Larson Design Group, Inc. is seeking a Survey Party Chief to coordinate and oversee survey crews, ensuring safe, accurate field work and timely delivery within budget and quality standards.

You will lead boundaries, ALTA, topographic, and related survey tasks using GPS, total stations, laser scanners, UAVs, and GIS tools; mentoring technicians and coordinating with Fleet Management to keep equipment ready for field operations.