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James A. Lewis

Sneads Ferry,NC

Summary

Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc.
08.2008 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety,including ALTA Land Title Surveys, Construction Computations, Large Boundary Survey including Topographic Surveys, Individual Boundary and Physical Surveys, Preliminary Plot Plans, Foundation Surveys, Elevation Certificates, LOMA, Metes and Bounds Descriptions, Research
  • Established effective communication among field crews for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Rodman/CAD Operator/Project Manager/Office Manager

Murphy & Sacks
08.2002 - 03.2008

Started as Instrument Operator completing Boundary and Topographic Surveys, Construction Staking.


CAD Operator computing Construction Layout and Stakeouts


Obtained North Carolina Professional Land Surveying License


Opened a New Branch Office in Wilmington NC building clientele, hiring and managing field crews, hired and managed draftsman/ CAD operators.

Server/Bartender

Cactus Flower Restaurant
09.1998 - 08.2001

Draftsman

Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc
03.1992 - 07.1998

Commercial Fisherman

Family
06.1986 - 08.1990

Worked through High School

Clamming, Oystering, Net Fishing, Shrimping

Education

No Degree - Civil Engineering Technology

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC

Associate of Applied Science - Land Surveying Technology

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
06.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Technology

Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
06.1992

High School Diploma -

Dixon High School
Holly Ridge, NC
06.1990

Skills

  • North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor
  • South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project planning and development
  • Project Scheduling
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Project scope
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Data Analysis
  • Data review
  • Vendor Sourcing

Certification

North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor

South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor

Timeline

Project Manager

Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc.
08.2008 - Current

Rodman/CAD Operator/Project Manager/Office Manager

Murphy & Sacks
08.2002 - 03.2008

Server/Bartender

Cactus Flower Restaurant
09.1998 - 08.2001

Draftsman

Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc
03.1992 - 07.1998

Commercial Fisherman

Family
06.1986 - 08.1990

No Degree - Civil Engineering Technology

Wake Technical Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Land Surveying Technology

Wake Technical Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Technology

Coastal Carolina Community College

High School Diploma -

Dixon High School
James A. Lewis