Justin VanCuren
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in land survey procedures, construction, and quality enhancement. Proven ability to plan, implement, and lead projects effectively while managing escalated issues. Strong organizational skills combined with a creative and decisive approach to problem-solving. Skilled in the field of surveying and mapping, with hands-on experience in utilizing both traditional and advanced technological tools for precise data collection and analysis. Successfully improved project turnaround times through efficient process enhancements and teamwork, demonstrating solid communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Survey Party Chief/Office Associate
Landmark Surveyors/
Bakersfield, California
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted field surveys using total stations and GPS equipment.
- Assisted in data collection and measurement for various projects.
- Prepared survey documentation and reports for client review.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and calibrations.
- Followed safety protocols on-site to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Communicated with clients regarding project updates and requirements.
- Organized survey crew and equipment for field operations.
- Conducted boundary surveys in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Communicated effectively with clients to ensure satisfaction with services provided.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in potentially hazardous conditions.
- Maintained daily records of work performed and materials used during survey projects.
- Researched existing deed documents to verify property boundaries prior to conducting a survey.
- Analyzed collected data to determine the position of points, lines, boundaries, elevations.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as engineers or architects regarding design requirements for specific sites.
- Assisted in preparing legal descriptions for land parcels or easements.
- Performed calculations necessary for determining positions, shapes, areas and contours of features being surveyed.
- Participated in stakeholder meetings related to proposed construction projects on surveyed sites.
- Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding surveying methods and procedures.
Party Cheif
Cornerstone Engineering
Bakersfield, California
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding project goals, objectives and timelines.
- Performed boundary surveys for a variety of projects such as land subdivisions, easements and right-of-way acquisitions.
- Prepared grids and determined vertical and horizontal controls.
- Participated in professional development seminars related to surveying techniques.
- Ensured that all survey activities were completed in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Used manual and robotic field surveying techniques to complete accurate work.
Land Survey Technician
McIntosh and Associates
Bakersfield, California
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Started as a Chainman for McIntosh in 2017 after growing up working with my Father and Grandfather(PLS 7439 PLS 3707).
- Had the chance to learn from extremely experienced Party Chiefs and Office personnel during this time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bakersfield, CA05-2013
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Staking expertise
- Drafting skills
- Records research
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism
- Team building
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Easement preparation
- Alta surveys
- Site safety compliance
- Record of survey preparation
- Legal description writing
- Team leadership
- Boundary determination
- Total station operation
- Part 107 License
Certification
- Part 107 UMA License
- AutoCad experienced
- Leica Infinity
- Trimble Business Center
Timeline
Survey Party Chief/Office Associate
Landmark Surveyors/
03.2024 - 03.2025
Party Cheif
Cornerstone Engineering
05.2022 - 04.2024
Land Survey Technician
McIntosh and Associates
06.2017 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School