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Colton Samblis

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Detail-oriented Survey Crew Chief proficient in operating conventional/robotic total stations and GPS to perform topographic, boundary, and ALTA surveys. Excellent organizational skills and high degree of precision leading to outstanding results.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Land Surveyor - Crew Chief

Sain Associates
03.2022 - Current
  • Was quickly promoted from Survey Technician to Survey Crew Chief due to ambition, quick-learning, and experience from college survey course.
  • Lead Crew Chief on several large projects, including a 6 mile survey for US Highway 31 Pelham Lighting, and 6.5 mile survey for I-65 Interstate Expansion.
  • Perform field surveys which meet and exceed survey standards of practice.
  • Utilize software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, Trimble Business Center, Carlson SurvPC, and MS Office to perform survey calculations, data reduction, platting, write reports, etc..
  • Ensure that all equipment and vehicles are safe, maintained and properly supplied.
  • Manage crew in a fast paced and dynamic environment utilizing technology to achieve project goals and deliver quality service to our clients.
  • Perform construction inspection duties as needed.

Land Survey Technician

Sain Associates
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Performed entry level survey duties, including set up and operation of survey equipment, construction staking, and locating property corners.
  • Assisted in conducting topographic, boundary, and ALTA surveys.
  • Used software to upload/download data.

Geotechnical Field Technician - Intern

Building And Earth Sciences
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Performed geotechnical services such as soil tests with nuclear gauge, proctor tests, and concrete compaction tests.
  • Certified to operate nuclear gauge.

Education

Civil Engineering

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Associate of Applied Science -

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL
12.2018

Skills

  • Thorough understanding of survey means and methods
  • Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and OpenRoads
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to lead and direct others in a positive, constructive manner
  • Fast learner and easily adaptable to changes and new challenges

Certification

  • Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) for Inspectors
  • APNGA Nuclear Gauge Certification

Timeline

Land Surveyor - Crew Chief

Sain Associates
03.2022 - Current

Land Survey Technician

Sain Associates
02.2021 - 03.2022

Geotechnical Field Technician - Intern

Building And Earth Sciences
09.2020 - 12.2020

Civil Engineering

University of South Alabama

Associate of Applied Science -

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Colton Samblis