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Garrett Williams

Mead,OK

Summary

Surveyor offering 9 years of experience in Civil and Commerical Staking. Thrive in high-pressure, high-volume environments. Skilled in multiple types of land surveying, as-built laser surveys and utility locates. Surveyor experienced in current techniques for gathering and presenting land measurements. Contributed to optimal land utilization by identifying legal boundaries and preparing maps and diagrams to present data on land characteristics. Skilled in topographic, boundary, utility locate and volumetric survey types using land-based GPS units and aerial drone technology.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Surveryor

C3 Construction
01.2022 - Current
  • Road and bridge layout/ staking, Topography, As-bults, Under Ground layout
  • Utilized GPS technology for efficient data collection, expediting completion of fieldwork assignments.
  • Ensured legal compliance by adhering to local regulations, zoning laws, and property rights during survey projects.
  • Updated deeds, leases and other legal documents with property descriptions and boundary details.
  • Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
  • Assisted in training new team members on surveying techniques, fostering a supportive work environment for continued growth.
  • Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying areas for improvement in processes and equipment usage.
  • Prepared GPS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks and notable geographical features for design use.
  • Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
  • Enhanced project accuracy by utilizing advanced surveying equipment and software for precise measurements.
  • Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
  • Made proactive adjustments to policies and procedures to meet changing demands.
  • Coordinated with architects, developers and inspectors in developing new construction designs for commercial, residential and industrial developments.
  • Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.
  • Adapted quickly to changing conditions on job sites, efficiently adjusting plans as needed while maintaining overall project goals.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, attending professional conferences and participating in continuing education courses.
  • Trained and directed assistants to complete professional surveys of different types of properties.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively managing surveying teams and delegating tasks based on individual strengths.
  • Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
  • Established control networks to maintain consistency throughout large-scale construction projects.
  • Advised architects, contractors and engineers on ideal structure placement given drainage patterns, hydrology and topographical factors.
  • Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
  • Increased project success rate with thorough site inspections and evaluations prior to initiating surveys.
  • Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
  • Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
  • Evaluated crew workloads and available resources to prepare schedules and equipment allocations.
  • Evaluated floodplain data for insurance purposes, helping clients make informed decisions about their properties.
  • Achieved increased accuracy in measurements using robotic total stations for complex projects.
  • Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots.
  • Collaborated with engineers, architects, and construction professionals to ensure accurate information was incorporated into designs.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing clear and concise reports on property boundaries and potential issues.
  • Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
  • Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency, implementing effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Followed local, regional and national surveying guidelines.
  • Reduced costly errors by meticulously reviewing survey data and ensuring proper documentation.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and timely delivery of results.
  • Consulted public records and contacted previous owners to conduct research on ownership, usage and zoning history.
  • Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
  • Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
  • Disbursed survey information to general public, developers and professional communities.
  • Conducted topographic surveys to support land development projects, resulting in successful completion within deadlines.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Located monuments and natural geographical features to report on legal boundaries of over [Number] commercial lots using metes-and-bounds method.

Surveyor Party Chief

Page surveying
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Land surveying, Ploting property corners, Civil staking/ layout, as-built
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion.

Surveryor

Duit Holdings InC.
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Staking, maintaining field books, detail records of settlement plates, bench loops and MSE wall layout.
  • Planning days’ objective to stay on schedule and maintaining productivity.
  • Cooperating with other crews and sub-contractors, road and bridge layout, utility and overhead sign staking
  • Drone mapping
  • Drone Control

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK

Skills

  • Trimble Equipment, 855, 985, 986
  • Earthworks, SiteWorks, Gcs900
  • Topcon GR3, GR5, Hiper V / VR / HR
  • Tru, GR5, Magnet, Survey Pro, Carlson
  • Site Staking Program, Topography Program, Pipe/Underground Program
  • Auto Cad, Bentley, Trimble Business, Carlson
  • Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams
  • Total Station, Topcon DT 209, Trimble Robotic RTS65
  • Drone Calibration
  • Staking, Overhead sign Layout, MSE Wall Layout, Structures and underground utilities, Original/Final Site Cross Sectioning, Settlement Plates
  • Topographic mapping
  • Construction staking
  • Self-directed mindset
  • Team Leadership
  • Road alignment design
  • Site layout design
  • Elevation certification
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Field data collection

References

  • Ben Hudgins, Operations Manager, Arcosa Crushing, (405) 823-3331
  • Richard Avery, Survey Superintendent, (405) 203-6781
  • Michael Darden, Survey Party Chief, C3 Construction, (405) 658-0446

Projects

ODOT 31855(04) US69/ US75 Bryan Co, Calera, Ok ODOT I40/ Choctaw Rd. ODOT/ O.T.A. Eastern Oklahoma County/ Kickapoo Turnpike 1-40/ 1-44 connection ODOT I-240/ I-40 Crossroad, Shields Ramp ODOT/ City of Stillwater Hwy 177/ Hwy 51 Intersection O.T.A. I-44 Kellyville/ Hwy33 O.T.A. John Kilpatrick Turnpike Yukon/Mustang Port of Catoosa. Arkansas Rd. City of Oklahoma City, Meridian Ave. 15th St./ 29th St. Will Rodger World Airport Taxiway H/ Skywest Apron Tinker AFB, Ramp M Apron/ AWAK Apron

Timeline

Surveryor

C3 Construction
01.2022 - Current

Surveyor Party Chief

Page surveying
01.2021 - 01.2022

Surveryor

Duit Holdings InC.
01.2015 - 01.2021

Some College (No Degree) -

Eastern Oklahoma State College
Garrett Williams