Chad Mathews
Cheyenne,WY
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Surveys Supervisor
Wyoming DOT
Cheyenne, WY
11.2016 - Current
- Led a team of 3-4 individuals and partnered with division of 8-10 employees to collect and analyze traffic statistics.
Oversaw collection of daily counts from 160 permanent sites; directed short-term traffic count program covering up to 2,000 locations yearly.
Conducted quality control and assurance processes on gathered data to maintain integrity.
Compiled and reported data annually to FHWA through HPMS system.
Shared traffic analysis data with diverse stakeholders for in-depth studies. - Produced various daily, monthly and annual reports for various stakeholders.
- Used GIS and various specialty traffic analyzing software to improve effciency and accuracy of data.
Geographical Technical Analyst
WYDOT
Cheyenne, WY
08.1997 - 11.2016
- Measured approximately 21,000 miles of off-system roadways and collected physical characteristics in three-year cycles.
- Managed mileage physical features for on-system roadways alongside off-system data collection.
- Collected socio-economic data and built travel demand models for 16 urban areas in Wyoming.
- Led a team to collect preliminary survey data and establish control points for construction surveying.
- Coordinated travel demand modeling efforts upon returning to Planning in 2005.
- Served as HPMS coordinator for WYDOT for eight years, ensuring accurate data submission.
- Oversaw highway features file, maintaining a comprehensive database of on-system roadway physical features.
- Contributed to various projects across multiple roles during tenure at WYDOT.
Engineering Technician
WYDOT
Cheyenne, WY
07.1984 - 06.1997
- Commenced WYDOT career in Sundance as seasonal employee, contributing to roadway construction tasks.
- Advanced to survey crew chief, performing surveying, inspections, and ticket processing.
- Transitioned to full-time position in Gillette, overseeing additional inspection responsibilities.
- Led small construction projects as lead technician while managing surveys and inspections.
- Returned to Sundance in 1995, specializing in interstate concrete slab rehabilitation inspections.
- Conducted dirt and subgrade inspections alongside ongoing surveying duties.
Education
Hulett High School
Hulett05-1984
Pre Law
Chadron State College
Chadron NESkills
- Traffic analysis and GIS software
- Data collection and database management
- Project management and team leadership
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Effective communication skills
- Time management strategies
- Customer service excellence
- Documentation and reporting practices
- Public speaking proficiency
- Software experience and contract management
- Budget management
Affiliations
- High School and College Basketball and Football official for over 20 years. Chosen to officiate 5 Div2 College football playoff games including a national semi final
- 20+ year volunteer and Cheyenne Frontier Days, including rising to the level of Rodeo Committee Chairman. Currently on the Board of Directors at CFD
Certification
- I was NICET certified in both surveying and various construction related areas.
Timeline
Transportation Surveys Supervisor
Wyoming DOT
11.2016 - Current
Geographical Technical Analyst
WYDOT
08.1997 - 11.2016
Engineering Technician
WYDOT
07.1984 - 06.1997
Hulett High School
Pre Law
Chadron State College