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Land Survey Party Chief

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationBinghamton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Land Survey Party Chief
Binghamton, NY | Onsite / Field-Based | Land Surveying

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Land Survey Party Chief for an onsite, field-based opportunity in Binghamton, New York. This position performs field surveys throughout New York and may work independently or with another survey professional. The role combines hands-on field surveying, small-crew supervision, survey data collection, construction layout, and in-office CAD and deed research responsibilities.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Survey Party Chief will perform field surveys throughout New York using robotic total stations, GPS equipment, and data collection software. This position requires experience with property line, boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction layout surveys as well as the ability to properly collect, download, and upload field data in accordance with established procedures.

The Party Chief will also perform in-office work involving CAD mapping with MicroStation and AutoCAD, deed research, and deed plots. This is a year-round field position requiring the ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

COMPENSATION
• Salary Range: $51,000-$60,000
• Pay Rate Information: $25-$28/Hour + Company Vehicle + Cell Phone
• Overtime And Wage Rate Incentives
• Possible Year-End Bonuses Based On Performance
• Per Diem For Overnight Stays
• Relocation Assistance: No

FIELD SURVEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Run And Supervise A One- Or Two-Person Field Crew
• Prepare Field Notes, Sketches And Photos
• Collect Data For Boundary, Topographic, Utility, Construction Layout, Wetlands, ALTA/NSPS, Project Levels And Other Types Of Surveys
• Perform Construction Layout
• Utilize Robotic Total Stations, Optical / Digital Levels And GPS
• Perform Daily Downloads Of Data Collector Files
• Follow Procedures For Uploading And Downloading Survey Data
• Maintain Survey Equipment And Vehicles In Accordance With Company Protocols
• Interface With Clients In The Field
• Report Project Status To The Assigned Project Manager

OFFICE / TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform CAD Mapping With MicroStation And AutoCAD
• Perform Deed Research
• Prepare Deed Plots
• Collect And Manage Field Data For Field-To-Finish Procedures

FIELD ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL
• Perform Field Surveys Throughout New York
• Work Independently And / Or With Another Survey Professional
• Perform Year-Round Outdoor Field Work
• Work In Wet, Cold And Hot Weather Conditions
• Carry Survey Equipment And Lift Heavy Objects
• Travel As Required
• Nights And Weekends May Be Required

BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance Coverage With Employee Buy-Up Options
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Accrued Personal / Vacation Time
• Per Diem For Overnight Stays
• Overtime And Wage Rate Incentives
• Possible Year-End Bonuses Based On Performance
• Apparel Allotments For Boots And Work Attire
• Company Truck
• Company-Reimbursed Cell Phone

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum 3 Years Of Experience As A Party Chief On A Field Survey Crew REQUIRED
• Experience With Property Line And Boundary Surveys REQUIRED
• Experience With Topographic Surveys REQUIRED
• Experience With ALTA Surveys REQUIRED
• Experience With Construction Layout REQUIRED
• Two-Year Associate Degree REQUIRED
• Experience With Leica Robotic Total Stations And GPS REQUIRED
• Proficiency With Leica Data Collection Software REQUIRED
• Proficiency With MicroStation REQUIRED
• Proficiency With AutoCAD REQUIRED
• Proficiency With Microsoft Office Suite REQUIRED
• Experience Running / Supervising A Small Field Survey Crew REQUIRED
• Valid Driver's License REQUIRED
• Clean Driving Record REQUIRED
• Willingness To Travel REQUIRED
• Ability And Willingness To Perform Full-Day Outdoor Field Work REQUIRED
• Ability To Carry Equipment And Lift Heavy Objects REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability To React Positively To Difficult Project Assignments And / Or Clients
• Self-Starter With The Ability To Work Independently While Following Defined Procedures
• Knowledge And Ability To Collect Data For Field-To-Finish Procedures Is Desired

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many surveying professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Land surveyingRobotic total stationsGPS equipmentConstruction layoutCAD mappingMicroStationAutoCADDeed researchBoundary surveysTopographic surveysALTA/NSPS surveysData collectionField crew supervisionField notesSurvey equipment maintenance
Categories
ConstructionEngineeringTrades
Benefits
Life insuranceHoliday paySick payVacation timePersonal timePer diemOvertime incentivesYear-end bonusesApparel allotmentsCompany vehicleCell phone reimbursement
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Survey Party Chief will lead field crews in performing various land surveys, including boundary, topographic, and construction layout tasks. Additionally, the role involves in-office CAD mapping, deed research, and managing survey data collection procedures.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$51,000 - $60,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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