Michael Kennedy
Katy,TX
Summary
Resourceful Senior Party Chief known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in land surveying, topographical mapping, and GPS technology management. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth project execution and team collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Party Chief
MBCO Engineering
Houston, Texas
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Trained junior party chiefs on the use of surveying equipment, such as total stations, GPS receivers, and levels.
- Ensured that all field notes were properly documented following established protocols.
- Conducted field surveys and data collection for topographic mapping projects.
- Supervised a team of 2-4 individuals in performing boundary surveys, ALTA and ACSM Land Title Surveys, construction stakeout surveys and other related tasks.
- Provided guidance to crew members regarding proper survey procedures and techniques.
- Monitored safety standards at job sites and go over proper PPE needed
Senior Party Chief
Baseline Corp
Houston, Texas
03.2009 - 01.2022
- Trained junior party chiefs on the use of surveying equipment, such as total stations, GPS receivers, and levels.
- Supervised a team of 2-4 individuals in performing boundary surveys, ALTA and ACSM Land Title Surveys, construction stakeout surveys, topographic design surveys, right-of-way acquisitions and other related tasks.
- Developed, maintained and enforced safety protocols on job sites.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding project goals, objectives and timelines.
- Utilized GPS systems for collecting data points accurately over large areas.
Party Chief
Taplin Engineering
Houston, Texas
02.2000 - 03.2009
- Verified accuracy of field data collected by crew members.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding project goals, objectives and timelines.
- Maintained accurate records of survey findings during each phase of project completion.
- Performed boundary surveys for a variety of projects such as land subdivisions, easements and right-of-way acquisitions.
- Worked closely with engineers and other professionals involved in the design process.
- Developed, maintained and enforced safety protocols on job sites.
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time management abilities
- Equipment/software; Trimble Access(S5,TSC5,R12i (GPS)
- Leica Captivate/Viva (MS50,TS16,CS15&20,GS14&15(GPS)
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Hand sketching
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Emotional Control
- Disciplined
- Supervision and leadership
Timeline
Senior Party Chief
MBCO Engineering
01.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Party Chief
Baseline Corp
03.2009 - 01.2022
Party Chief
Taplin Engineering
02.2000 - 03.2009