James Alford
Summary
Accomplished surveyor with extensive construction surveying experience, pursuing a permanent position as a party chief. Enrolled in party chief school and possesses LSIT certification. Demonstrated leadership in surveying projects and dedication to ongoing professional growth. Focused on becoming a key asset through continuous education and application of surveying expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Party Chief/ Chainman
The Culver Group
Corona
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted land surveys using advanced surveying equipment and software.
- Communicated with clients to clarify project requirements and expectations.
- Trained junior staff on surveying techniques and safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project progress updates or changes in plan design.
- Assisted in establishing elevations for proposed roads or buildings using benchmark data obtained through field observations.
- Operated survey instruments such as total stations, transits, theodolites, levels, and electronic distance measuring devices.
F3 and Associates
Party Chief/ Chainman
Tustin
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Led field survey teams to achieve accurate data collection and maintain project compliance.
- Utilized GPS and surveying instruments for precise land measurements and data recording.
- Attended workshops on surveying techniques to enhance skills.
- Analyzed field survey data using calculator, computer, and GPS equipment for quality assurance.
- Utilized surveying equipment to gather comprehensive data on site conditions.
Chainman
The Culver Group
Corona
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with field crews to gather essential measurements and coordinates.
- Operated and maintained surveying equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Recorded detailed site data for project documentation and analysis.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing fieldwork in diverse environments.
- Performed calculations necessary for determining precise locations of points on a site utilizing trigonometric formulas.
- Set up and operated surveying equipment such as total stations, levels, transits, computers, and data collectors.
Chainman/ Apprentice
David Evans and Assoc
Ontario
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Conducted field surveys, providing accurate data essential for engineering project development.
- Assisted in setting up and calibrating survey equipment to ensure precision in data collection.
- Recorded measurements and observations during site assessments and evaluations.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Engineering
Universal Technical Institute
Ontario, CA02-2001
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Engineering
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05-2000
Certificate - Land Survey/ Chainman
Joint Apprentaiship Program
Rancho Cucamonga, CASkills
- Surveying equipment operation
- Data analysis
- Project compliance
- Field measurement
- Problem solving
- Construction layout
- Total station operation
- Utility Line As Builts
- Construction Staking
- Level Runs
- GPS utilization
- LSIT certification
Certification
- LSIT certification
Timeline
Party Chief/ Chainman
The Culver Group
03.2024 - Current
F3 and Associates
Party Chief/ Chainman
03.2022 - 03.2024
Chainman
The Culver Group
09.2019 - 03.2022
Chainman/ Apprentice
David Evans and Assoc
06.2019 - 09.2019
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Engineering
Universal Technical Institute
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Engineering
Chaffey College
Certificate - Land Survey/ Chainman
Joint Apprentaiship Program