Open To Work
Corey Stidman
MSA Consulting Inc.
Sugarloaf,CA
20
Years of experience
19 years of experience
Surveying professional with robust background in land measurement and field operations. Highly reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, with strong emphasis on teamwork and accuracy in data acquisition. Skilled in use of advanced surveying equipment and problem-solving.
Work History
Survey Party Chief
19 Years 7 Months- Led field survey crews on diverse residential, commercial, and public works projects, planning daily assignments, coordinating with office staff, and ensuring surveys met project specifications, schedules, and client expectations.
- Performed boundary, topographic, construction staking, and as-built surveys, interpreting plans and legal descriptions to establish accurate control points and verify field measurements for use in design and mapping.
- Operated and directed use of standard surveying instruments and data collection methods, overseeing setup, calibration, and proper procedures to maintain measurement accuracy and consistent field documentation.
- Reviewed field notes, sketches, and electronic data for completeness and quality, resolving discrepancies, clarifying site conditions, and communicating required corrections or additional field work to project managers.
- Enforced safety practices and company standards on job sites, training crew members in proper field techniques, traffic awareness, and equipment handling to minimize risk and maintain professional work performance in varying conditions.
- Conducted site surveys using advanced surveying equipment and software for accurate data collection.
- Reviewed survey data for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency within survey workflows.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors throughout projects.
- Led field operations, managing logistics and resolving issues to maintain project continuity.
- Reduced potential errors by performing regular equipment calibration checks and maintenance procedures.
- Made proactive adjustments to policies and procedures to meet changing demands.
- Followed local, regional and national surveying guidelines.
- Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
- Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Total station operation
Construction staking
Topographic mapping
GPS surveying
Ground surveying
Coordinate surveys
GPS
Construction surveying
Equipment calibration
Instrument Calibration
Field observation
Professional demeanor
Mathematical calculations
Data analysis
Report writing
Project management
Precision measurement
Written communication
Adaptability
Continuous improvement
Professionalism
Time management abilities
Interpersonal communication
Goal setting
Computer literacy
Analytical thinking
Interpersonal skills
Self motivation
Task prioritization
Team building
Relationship building
Decision-making
Adaptability and flexibility
Effective communication
Active listening
Field data collection
Decision-making skills
Team collaboration
Organizational skills
Excellent communication
Reliability
Multitasking Abilities
Multitasking
Problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail
Time management
Problem-solving skills
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Teamwork
Field crew management
Site safety compliance
Boundary determination
Alta surveys
Route surveying
Utility locating
Land surveying
Data collection
Survey calculations
Timeline
Survey Party Chief
MSA Consulting Inc.
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