Garrett Matthess
Overland Contracting
Coggon,IA
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Survey Lead with a proven track record at Overland Contracting, excelling in crew leadership and quality control. Expert in equipment operation and dedicated to workplace safety, I consistently ensure project timelines are met while maintaining teamwork and effective communication. Committed to delivering precise results and enhancing operational efficiency.
Work History
Survey Lead Man/foreman
11 Months- Supervised crews, assigned daily tasks, and maintained workflow alignment with project schedules.
- Enforced jobsite safety standards and corrected hazards to support compliance and reduce incidents.
- Coordinated materials, tools, and equipment to keep work progressing without delays.
- Reviewed work quality and verified installations met specifications and project requirements.
- Trained crew members on procedures, equipment use, and safe work practices.
- Documented progress, site conditions, and project updates for accurate reporting and coordination.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
Survey Instrument Man
3 Years 1 Month- Set up and calibrated surveying instruments for accurate field measurements.
- Measured grades, elevations, and alignments to support construction layout.
- Recorded field data and transferred notes to survey logs and drawings.
- Assisted survey crews with stakes, offsets, and control point identification.
- Communicated measurements and site conditions to foremen and crew members.
- Monitored equipment condition and reported calibration or repair needs.
- Participated in pre-survey meetings to discuss project requirements, schedules, and resources needed for successful completion of tasks.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous training and education opportunities.
Survey Rodman
4 Months- Positioned survey rod for crews to capture accurate elevations and grade measurements.
- Assisted survey team with staking utilities, boundaries, and construction layout points.
- Read field notes and plans to verify point locations and alignment.
- Carried, set up, and secured survey equipment for daily site operations.
- Maintained survey tools and supplies to support reliable field performance.
- Followed jobsite safety requirements while working around heavy equipment and active operations.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow crew members for timely project delivery and accurate results.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Crew leadership
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Effective communication
Dedicated work ethic
Critical thinking
Teamwork and collaboration
Workplace safety
Equipment operation
Quality control
Work Planning and Prioritization
Employee training
Project leadership
Certification
OSHA 10, trench and excavation certificate
Timeline
Survey Lead Man/foreman
Overland Contracting
04.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Survey Instrument Man
Overland Contracting
03.2022 - 04.2025Read More
Survey Rodman
Overland Contracting
10.2021 - 02.2022Read More
North-linn
High School Diploma
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