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Adam DeVault
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Adam DeVault

Mandeville,LA

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Desired Job Title

Land SurveyorAssistant Project ManagerLandscape Operations ManagerAccount ManagerProject Manager /Estimator

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: New Orleans, LAAbilene, TXWest Palm Beach, FLCameron, LA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

38/hr - 1000/hr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time off401k matchHealthcare benefits

Summary

Construction Surveyor and Jr. Party Chief with hands-on experience performing construction layout, verification, as-built documentation, and survey-control work on large-scale, mission-critical projects. Proficient with Trimble SX12 robotic total stations, GNSS/GPS equipment, digital levels, Trimble Siteworks, Trimble Business Center, and electronic data collectors. Skilled in foundation, anchor-bolt, structural-steel, underground-utility, duct-bank, concrete, equipment-pad, building-gridline, and elevation layout, along with traverses, benchmarks, level loops, and topographic surveys. Brings strong blueprint-reading ability, crew coordination, construction-management experience, and a safety- and quality-focused approach to maintaining strict tolerances and accurate field data.

Overview

1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Land Surveyor

The Industrial Company, TIC
12.2025 - 08.2026

• Promoted after a 30-day performance review from Surveyor - Craftsman III to Jr. Party Chief, assuming increased crew coordination and field leadership responsibilities.

• Performed construction layout and verification for foundations, anchor bolts, structural steel, underground utilities, concrete paving, equipment pads, duct banks, and building gridlines on a hyperscale data-center project.

• Established and maintained survey control through traverses, benchmarks, level loops, topographic surveys, and as-built documentation.

• Collected and authenticated vital layout and as-built data comprising anchor bolts, top of bolt (tob), top of concrete (toc), edge of concrete (eoc), top of grade (tog), bottom of grade (bog), centerlines, offsets, and excavation parameters while satisfying stringent construction tolerances.

• Operated Trimble SX12 robotic total stations, GNSS/GPS equipment, digital levels, Trimble Siteworks, Trimble Business Center (TBC), and electronic data collectors to capture, process, and validate field data.

• Coordinated daily with project managers, superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to interpret plans, resolve field conflicts, maintain accurate records, and keep work safe and on schedule.

Assistant Project Manager

Coastline Construction Inc.
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Assisted with project management and daily field oversight for a large-scale Caribbean resort redevelopment.
  • Coordinated and managed over 150 personnel thru Coastline self-perform crews, subcontractors, vendors, materials, deliveries, and island freight/logistics to maintain production and schedule.
  • Supported CSI-based estimating, budget tracking, scope reviews, bid/vendor coordination, and change-related documentation across architectural, structural, MEP, finishes, exterior, and utility work.
  • Helped oversee guest-room renovations, lanais/canopies, framing, drywall, painting, doors/hardware, glazing, millwork, furniture/fixtures/equipment installation, and site improvements.
  • Maintained communication between superintendents, project management, trades, suppliers, and ownership while assisting with schedule updates, quality control, safety, inspections, punch lists, as-builts, and closeout documentation.

Landscape Operations Manager

The Plant Gallery
05.2015 - 04.2022
  • Oversaw Operations on 165 maintenance and landscape division accounts both residential and commercial.
  • Audited 35 to 45 accounts per week and offered recommendations for improvements to both clients and crew members. By doing this weekly it improved our crew members performance by at least 5% each week.
  • Oversaw Operations on 25 different hotels for exterior and interior maintenance and landscape division in the downtown New Orleans area.
  • Managed Christmas light division for our hotel, residential, and commercial accounts. A few hotel highlights are The Roosevelt, Le Pavillon, hotel Monteleone, Windsor Court, Ritz Carlton, Bourbon Orleans, and The Royal Sonesta.
  • TPG landscape and maintenance division saw a 10-12% increase every 4 months on performance, time management, and quality of work.

Account Manager

GreenSeasons Lawn & Pest Control
03.2012 - 05.2015
  • Oversaw the maintenance and landscape division and managed 170 commercial, residential, and commercial accounts.
  • Audited 40-50 accounts per week and offered recommendations for improvements to both clients and crew members.
  • Managed multiple VIP accounts such as West Jefferson Medical Center outside clinics, West Jefferson Medical main hospital, Lowe's Home Improvement, Georgetown Apartments, and The Port of New Orleans.
  • Worked with the property owners, management, and subcontractors to identify, develop

Project Manager /Estimator

Acousti Engineering Company
09.2009 - 01.2012
  • 1 of 3 Project Managers who oversaw the new VA Hospitals project budget for production, materials, and labor cost in New Orleans.
  • Increased company profitability by 10% through strategic, budgeting and efficient planning.
  • Drafted new analytics tools to allow senior management to understand & review the impact on each of the project stats and proposed changes.
  • Served as the single point of contact for project scheduling and changes.
  • Oversaw the operations of more than 29 new construction projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Project Management

ITT Technical Institute
Saint Rose, LA
05-2009

Skills

    Construction Surveying & Layout

    As-Built Surveys & Verification

    Survey Control, Benchmarks & Level Loops

    Trimble SX12 & Robotic Total Stations

    GNSS/GPS & Electronic Data Collectors

    Trimble Siteworks & Trimble Business Center

    Blueprint & Construction Drawing Interpretation

    Construction Management

    Project Management

    Construction Estimating

    Heavy Equipment Operation

    Construction Safety, Quality Control & Field Coordination

Certification

  • OSHA 30 May 2015 to Present #206012523
  • HILTI Qualified Operator January 2015 to Present Cert: #5072373U.S
  • OSHA 10 February 2014 to Present #2014001
  • Sunbelt AWP/FL Operator January 2014 to Present
  • PEC Safety Management January 2013 to Present Cert: #PEC100052167
  • DOT & IATA Hazmat March 2012 to Present Cert: #76J9IFF85657AL728227
  • Driver's License February 2024 to December 2029
  • Chauffeur's Permit February 2023 to December 2029

Military Service

  • Branch: Air Force- Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Special Operator Service Country: United States Rank: E-7 October 2004 to October 2010
  • Target Acquisition and Designation: Utilizing advanced optics and sensors to locate and verify enemy targets
  • Mission Planning and Coordination: Collaborating with ground commanders to develop tactical plans
  • Real-time Combat Control: Directing aircraft during engagements through precise radio communications
  • Advanced Combat Skills: Employing small arms proficiency, land navigation, medical first aid
  • Deployed with Joint Task Force Gator during hurricane Katrina to assist the NOPD.

Timeline

Land Surveyor

The Industrial Company, TIC
12.2025 - 08.2026

Assistant Project Manager

Coastline Construction Inc.
11.2023 - 03.2025

Landscape Operations Manager

The Plant Gallery
05.2015 - 04.2022

Account Manager

GreenSeasons Lawn & Pest Control
03.2012 - 05.2015

Project Manager /Estimator

Acousti Engineering Company
09.2009 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Construction Project Management

ITT Technical Institute