Joshua Bryan
Gig Harbor,WA
Summary
Dynamic and detail oriented professional with extensive experience in surveying techniques, project planning, and subcontractor coordination. Proven ability to train junior staff and manage complex projects while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Survey Crew Chief
Leroy Newton Construction
University Place, Washington
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Operated a variety of surveying equipment such as total stations, levels and GPS receivers.
- Trained junior crew members on surveying techniques and equipment usage.
- Managed equipment maintenance and calibration for optimal performance.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to ensure adherence to standards.
- Promoted safety procedures and precautionary measures with a team working in harsh temperatures, rugged conditions and operating field equipment.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals as needed during project development stages.
- Prepared charts, plots, maps and records to support survey-related data.
Carpenter
Poe Construction
Puyallup, Washington
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Constructed and installed concrete forms for various structures.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine project specifications.
- Assisted in training new workers on safe handling of materials and tools.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance before final approval.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on site.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding project progress.
- Laid out foundations using a transit level, laser level, or string line.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
Assistant superintendent
Skanska USA
Seattle, Washington
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted in coordinating daily construction site activities and schedules.
- Supported the Superintendent in managing subcontractor performance and quality.
- Regularly trained new staff on safety procedures and operational protocols.
- Proactively conducted site inspections to identify potential issues or hazards.
- Reviewed plans and changes with architects, engineers, contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers as necessary.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings in order to estimate material requirements for upcoming projects.
- Monitored quality control for all construction sites to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards as well as ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to each job site including costs incurred, hours worked by subcontractors and employees.
- Kept detailed progress records and adjusted plans to hit strict deadlines.
Survey Crew Chief
Sellen Construction Company
Seattle, Washington
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Supervised field surveys ensuring adherence to project specifications.
- Coordinated with contractors to align survey tasks with construction schedules.
- Reviewed survey data for precision and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with engineers to interpret survey results effectively.
- Operated a variety of surveying equipment such as total stations, levels, Precision Zenith Plumb Lasers
- Promoted safety procedures and precautionary measures with team working in harsh temperatures, rugged conditions and operating field equipment.
- Supervised subordinate personnel in the proper operation of surveying equipment and techniques used during fieldwork activities.
- Coordinated communication between field crews and project managers regarding changes in scope or timeline for projects.
- Identified sources of errors that might affect accuracy of survey results and took corrective action accordingly.
- Collaborated with other team members to develop plans for conducting complex surveys that involve multiple components.
- Maintained records of all survey data collected in the field using appropriate software applications.
- Read and interpreted legal documents, construction drawings and maps to complete surveys.
Survey Crew Chief
GLY Construction
Seattle, Washington
03.2011 - 08.2015
- Managed field surveys to guarantee compliance with project specifications.
- Facilitated alignment of survey tasks with construction schedules through contractor engagement.
- Reviewed survey data for precision and compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and calibration to ensure optimal performance.
- Coordinated with engineers to assess survey findings accurately.
- Managed diverse surveying equipment including total stations, levels, GPS receivers.
- Developed detailed maps showing features such as contours lines elevation points, roads, buildings.
- Coordinated with colleagues to formulate plans for conducting intricate surveys featuring various elements.
- Reviewed survey findings to pinpoint discrepancies or errors for essential corrections.
- Provided technical guidance to crew members on survey operations and methods.
- Established horizontal and vertical control points to ensure accuracy of survey results.
- Prepared charts, plots, maps and records to support survey-related data.
Education
Carpentry Apprenticeship - Carpentry
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA01-1997
Skills
- Surveying techniques
- Total station and RTS operation
- Construction surveying
- Equipment calibration
- 3D laser scanning
- GPS technology
- Training and mentoring
- Construction management
- Construction scheduling
- Subcontractor coordination
- Project planning
- Data analysis
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Osha 30 trained
- As-built drawing review
- Building codes expertise
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Carlson Survey, Bluebeam, Microsoft office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Project, Sharepoint, Procore
Timeline
Survey Crew Chief
Leroy Newton Construction
03.2022 - 09.2025
Carpenter
Poe Construction
02.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant superintendent
Skanska USA
09.2018 - 01.2021
Survey Crew Chief
Sellen Construction Company
08.2015 - 09.2018
Survey Crew Chief
GLY Construction
03.2011 - 08.2015
Carpentry Apprenticeship - Carpentry
Bates Technical College
References
References available upon request.