Matthew Lawrence, PLS #4650
Russellville,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Surveyor skilled in GPS technology and advanced surveying tools. Committed to improving land survey accuracy and fostering strong client relationships, ensuring successful project delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Surveyor
Pape Dawson Engineers
Nashville, TN
07.2022 - Current
- Oversee projects from initiation through completion, including tracking schedules and progress, managing client communication, preparing and submitting project documentation, coordinating proposals, billing projects, and attending internal and client-facing meetings to ensure successful delivery.
- Conduct precise land surveys using GPS and total stations to ensure accuracy in project deliverables.
- Collaborate with engineers and developers to create site plans, enhancing project design effectiveness.
- Mentor junior surveyors on best practices for fieldwork and equipment usage, improving team efficiency.
- Coordinate with clients to clarify project requirements, fostering strong professional relationships and communication.
- Use Trimble Business Center (TBC) and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
- Conduct topographic surveys to assist in the design of infrastructure improvements.
- Improve land survey accuracy by implementing advanced GPS technologies.
- Manage multiple large-scale construction projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and budgets.
- Coordinate and manage ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys in accordance with current standards, including documentation, client communication, and project coordination.
Construction Surveyor
Infinity Pipeline
Bowling Green, KY
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Utilized advanced surveying tools and software to lay out site infrastructure efficiently.
- Reviewed survey data for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures.
- Established site controls that align with and support the existing control framework.
- Coordinated field activities, optimizing workflows to minimize delays in construction schedules.
- Located and calculated stock pile quantities.
- Reduced errors in design implementation, interpreting complex blueprints and coordinating with engineers.
- Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
- Developed and implemented 3D site models for GPS-guided machine control operations.
Land Surveyor in Training/Engineer in Training
Landmark Engineering Inc.
Bowling Green, KY
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Conducted precise land measurements using GPS and total station equipment.
- Analyzed survey data to prepare detailed topographic maps.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Supervised field crews, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
- Evaluated survey results, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
- Used Carlson and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-2019
Skills
Construction staking
Team leadership
Topographic mapping
GPS technology
Civil3d and Carlson proficiency
Site layout planning
Budget development and tracking
Quality control procedures
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Professional Land Surveyor in Kentucky
Engineer in Training (Kentucky and Tennessee)
Timeline
Project Surveyor
Pape Dawson Engineers
07.2022 - Current
Construction Surveyor
Infinity Pipeline
06.2021 - 07.2022
Land Surveyor in Training/Engineer in Training
Landmark Engineering Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Western Kentucky University