Lead Field Survey Crew Chief

InSite Surveying, LLC; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

InSite Surveying, LLC is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field surveying operations in New Jersey, including Wall Township and Manahawkin areas. You will supervise field crews, coordinate with project managers, and ensure surveys are completed accurately, safely, and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of land surveying experience, hands-on field work, and a valid driver’s license. You’ll work on residential, commercial, and public projects, mentoring staff and delivering reliable

Qualifications

• 3+ years of land surveying experience including field operations and construction layout.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or technical training preferred.
• Experience supervising field crews and coordinating surveying assignments.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field surveying crews across residential, commercial, and construction projects.
• Plan and coordinate daily field operations to ensure projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.
• Review project requirements and gather records, plans, control information, and site data before fieldwork.
• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, right‑of‑way, easement, utility, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, and construction layout surveys.
• Identify and establish survey control points and evaluate boundary evidence.
• Prepare, calculate, and verify construction stakeout data for line, grade, and layout operations.
• Maintain accurate field notes, survey records, measurements, and supporting documentation.
• Identify field conditions or discrepancies and communicate them to management.

Skills

Field surveying

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree or technical training preferred

Tools

GPS/GNSS

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

InSite Surveying, LLC is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field surveying operations in New Jersey, including Wall Township and Manahawkin areas. You will supervise field crews, coordinate with project managers, and ensure surveys are completed accurately, safely, and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of land surveying experience, hands-on field work, and a valid driver’s license. You’ll work on residential, commercial, and public projects, mentoring staff and delivering reliable