Survey Party Chief – Land Development | Wall, NJ

Gilder Search Group; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home vehicle

Modern equipment

Cloud-based workflow

Local Jersey Shore projects

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Wall, NJ is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead a field crew on boundary, topographic, and construction layout projects along the Jersey Shore.

You’ll use modern survey equipment and a fully cloud-based workflow with the office CAD team, with a take-home vehicle and local travel. The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Survey Party Chief.
• Strong knowledge of field procedures, boundary, topo, and construction layout.
• Experience with Carlson and/or Trimble/Leica equipment preferred.
• Ability to lead a crew and work independently.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey crew on a variety of projects including boundary, topographic, and construction layout
• Perform field data collection using modern survey equipment
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and efficiency on all field operations
• Coordinate with office staff and CAD team using cloud-based systems
• Serve as the point of contact in the field for project execution

Skills

Survey party chief

Field procedures

Boundary

Topographic survey

Construction layout

Crew leadership

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Carlson

Trimble

Leica

Job description

A well-established and growing land surveying firm based in Wall, NJ is looking to add an experienced Survey Party Chief to their team. This is a great opportunity for a field leader who wants consistent local work, modern equipment, and a company that values efficiency and work-life balance.

About the Company

This firm specializes in land development projects across the Jersey Shore and has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability. With a steady pipeline of work and continued investment in technology, they are expanding their field team to keep up with demand.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a survey crew on a variety of projects including boundary, topographic, and construction layout
• Perform field data collection using modern survey equipment
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and efficiency on all field operations
• Coordinate with office staff and CAD team using cloud-based systems
• Serve as the point of contact in the field for project execution

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Survey Party Chief
• Strong knowledge of field procedures, boundary, topo, and construction layout
• Experience with Carlson and/or Trimble/Leica equipment preferred
• Ability to lead a crew and work independently
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused

What You’ll Get

• Take-home company vehicle
• Projects primarily located along the Jersey Shore (minimal travel outside the area)
• Access to modern technology (Carlson, Focus, and expanding Trimble/Leica equipment)
• Fully cloud-based workflow between field and office
• Stable workload with a growing company
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Location

• Based in Wall, NJ
• Ideal for candidates located in or near Wall, Brick, Whiting, or surrounding areas

Why This Role Stands Out

If you’re looking for a long-term home where you can run your own crew, stay local, and work with a company that’s investing in both its people and technology, this is a strong opportunity worth exploring.