Mark Foster
North Port,FL
Summary
Dynamic Party Chief with extensive experience at RJ Rhodes Engineering, specializing in boundary determination and topographic mapping. Proven track record in enhancing data accuracy and streamlining workflows through advanced GPS technology. Strong communicator and problem-solver, dedicated to delivering high-quality results while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Party Chief
RJ Rhodes Engineering/LJA Engineering
08.2018 - 12.2024
- Enhanced data accuracy through rigorous quality control measures during the collection and processing of survey data.
- Expedited decision-making with the provision of real-time information using GIS applications during project execution stages.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular safety meetings, equipment inspections, and adhering to industry standards.
- Contributed to successful construction projects by producing detailed stakeout plans for various infrastructure elements.
- Streamlined workflow by implementing new technologies, such as GPS and robotic total stations, in daily operations.
- Supported accurate land development planning by providing precise topographic surveys for engineers and architects.
- Conducted thorough research on property boundaries to provide accurate boundary determinations for clients'' land transactions or disputes.
- Followed local, regional and national surveying guidelines.
Senior Party Chief
Wilson Miller/Stantec
11.2000 - 08.2018
- Delivered high-quality results under tight deadlines through effective time management strategies and prioritization of tasks within the team environment.
- Performed boundary surveys to establish property lines accurately, mitigating potential disputes among clients or neighbors.
- Reduced errors in land measurements, implementing stringent quality control measures.
- Conducted topographic surveys to provide essential information for land development planning and design decisions.
- Optimized surveying processes by staying informed of industry trends and adopting relevant best practices.
- Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
- Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
- Followed local, regional and national surveying guidelines.
- Streamlined data collection for enhanced accuracy, utilizing advanced surveying equipment.
- Utilized GPS technology for accurate data collection, streamlining the mapping process.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Sarasota High School
Sarasota, FL06.1979
Skills
- Total station operation
- Construction staking
- Topographic mapping
- Survey calculations
- Data collection techniques
- GPS technology
- GIS applications
- Geodetic control
- Land surveying expertise
- Boundary determination
- Land surveying
- Alta survey
- Site safety compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Field data collection
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- GPS
- Hand sketching
- Ground surveying
- Boundary surveying
Timeline
Party Chief
RJ Rhodes Engineering/LJA Engineering
08.2018 - 12.2024
Senior Party Chief
Wilson Miller/Stantec
11.2000 - 08.2018
High School Diploma - General Studies
Sarasota High School
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