Christopher Haynes
Herriman,UT
Summary
Dedicated surveying and right-of-way professional with a robust blend of field experience, technical skills, and office-based expertise. Passion for bridging practical surveying knowledge with modern digital tools drives continuous improvement in proficiency with Civil 3D, OpenRoads, ProjectWise, and detailed record research. A lifelong love for the outdoors, combined with a deep interest in history and technology, fosters a unique perspective on projects. This combination of hands-on experience, curiosity, and adaptability ensures a precise approach to problem-solving and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Right-Of-Way Technician
WCG - Wall Consultant Group
02.2025 - 12.2025
- I use a variety of tools—including Civil 3D, OpenRoads, ProjectWise, and extensive county record research—to support land acquisition and surveying projects. My work includes preparing detailed documentation for right-of-way acquisition, boundary resolutions, and property research. I routinely review and interpret plats, deeds, easements, and historical records to ensure accuracy and consistency across deliverables.
- In addition to assisting with land acquisition packages, I create and organize documents such as boundary line agreements, warranty deeds, access easements, and related real-property materials for clients and project teams. My background in both field and office workflows allows me to bridge data collection with practical project needs, contributing to efficient coordination and high-quality results across multiple active projects.
- 2 years 3 months
Survey Crew Chief
WCG - Wall Consultant Group
09.2023 - 02.2025
- As a Field Crew Chief, I was responsible for overseeing all on-site tasks and ensuring that each project was completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with project requirements. I managed daily field operations, coordinated workflows, and provided direction to the crew to maintain safety, productivity, and data integrity throughout each assignment.
- Using a combination of Trimble total stations, GPS rovers with a base station, and drone surveying technology, I completed projects from start to finish—including establishing control networks, collecting topographic and boundary data, and verifying final field measurements. My work ensured that the data brought back to the office was precise, reliable, and ready for engineering, design, or right-of-way development.
- 1 year 6 months
Survey Crew Chief
Ardurra
02.2023 - 09.2023
- While working as a Survey Crew Chief, I focused heavily on projects involving GIS integration and municipal data collection. A major portion of my work involved gathering comprehensive field information for Cottonwood City, including the full inventory of their storm drain system. I coordinated field efforts, ensured accurate data capture, and maintained consistency across all survey points and utility features.
- In addition to collecting the data, I helped compile, organize, and prepare the final GIS deliverables for the city. I provided recommendations on data structure, organization, and presentation methods that improved the clarity and usefulness of the final product. My contributions helped ensure that Cottonwood City received a complete, accurate, and highly functional dataset for their long-term infrastructure planning and management.
- 8 months
Survey Crew Chief
Diamond Land Surveying
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Working at this company gave me the opportunity to learn the foundational principles of surveying and build practical experience across a wide variety of project types. I was exposed to numerous aspects of the field, gaining hands-on training in data collection, field procedures, and the core methods that support accurate and reliable survey work.
- During this time, I contributed to projects including quality-control surveying in oil refineries, LiDAR work for steel manufacturing facilities, boundary surveys for land disputes, and the reestablishment of old stone section corners. These experiences helped me develop a strong, well-rounded skill set in boundary and topographic survey practices and established a solid foundation for my future work as a crew chief and ROW/CAD technician.
- 3 years 6 months
Construction Worker
RPM Construction
02.2018 - 02.2019
- 1 year 1 month
Education
High School -
Jordan High School
Sandy, UT01.2015
Skills
- County Research
- Autodesk Civil 3D
- OpenROAD
- Timble Equipment
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Part 107 FAA Remote Pilot License
- MSHA Training
- OSHA 10 and 30
- TWIC
Timeline
Right-Of-Way Technician
WCG - Wall Consultant Group
02.2025 - 12.2025
Survey Crew Chief
WCG - Wall Consultant Group
09.2023 - 02.2025
Survey Crew Chief
Ardurra
02.2023 - 09.2023
Survey Crew Chief
Diamond Land Surveying
09.2019 - 02.2023
Construction Worker
RPM Construction
02.2018 - 02.2019
High School -
Jordan High School
Personal Information
Title: Right-Of-Way Technician