Derrick Bell
Swansboro,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Land Surveyor Supervisor skilled in overseeing field survey crews for boundary and topographic projects. Coordinated site layouts, conducted control checks, and ensured compliance with standards through thorough review of survey data using CAD, GPS, and total station tools. Communicated effectively with clients, engineers, and contractors to resolve site issues and provided technical guidance to junior staff.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Surveyor Supervisor
Tidewater Associates
Cedar Point, NC
07.2018 - 07.2026
- Supervised field survey crews for Tidewater Associates on boundary and topographic projects.
- Delegated daily field tasks and managed crew workflows to optimize field operations and meet project timelines.
- Coordinated site layouts, construction staking, and control checks with project teams.
- Communicated survey progress and site issues with clients, engineers, and contractors.
- Reviewed survey data for accuracy using CAD, GPS, and total station tools.
- Inspected field notes, sketches, and measurements for compliance with company standards.
- Reviewed final drawings produced by CAD technicians before submitting them for approval.
- Coordinated with local government agencies to obtain necessary permits prior to starting any surveying activity.
- Provided support during dispute resolution processes involving disputed boundaries or rights-of-way issues.
Land Surveyor Supervisor
Bell and Phillips Surveying
Cedar Point, NC
07.1999 - 07.2018
- Supervised field survey crews for Tidewater Associates on boundary and topographic projects.
- Assigned daily field tasks and directed crew workflows across active Tidewater sites.
- Coordinated site layouts, construction staking, and control checks with project teams.
- Reviewed survey data for accuracy using CAD, GPS, and total station tools.
- Inspected field notes, sketches, and measurements for compliance with company standards.
- Communicated survey progress and site issues with clients, engineers, and contractors.
- Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding surveying techniques and equipment usage.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from each survey project.
- Drafted proposals outlining services offered by the company along with estimated costs involved.
- Attended meetings with clients in order to discuss their requirements for specific survey projects.
Education
Associate In Applied Sciene - Surveying Technology
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC 08.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
- Survey project management
- Field crew supervision
- Construction layout
- Site layout
- Boundary analysis
- Topographic mapping
- Survey data review
- CAD drafting
- GPS surveying
- Total station
- GIS applications
- Legal descriptions
- Permit coordination
- Problem solving
Timeline
Land Surveyor Supervisor
Tidewater Associates
07.2018 - 07.2026
Associate In Applied Sciene - Surveying Technology
Wake Technical Community College
08.2008 - 05.2010
Land Surveyor Supervisor
Bell and Phillips Surveying
07.1999 - 07.2018