Sean Ramsey
Tukwila,WA
Summary
Dynamic Survey Party Chief with extensive experience at Conco Concrete, excelling in total station operation and field crew management. Proven track record of enhancing project efficiency and exceeding client expectations through meticulous attention to detail and quality control. Adept at utilizing advanced surveying techniques to ensure precise measurements and successful project outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Survey Party Chief
Conco Concrete
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Assisted in preparing and organizing survey equipment for field operations.
- Learned to conduct site surveys using total stations and GPS technology.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate data collection on-site.
- Supported project leads in maintaining equipment and ensuring operational readiness.
- Gained proficiency in reading blueprints and topographic maps for survey planning.
- Participated in training sessions focused on safety protocols and surveying techniques.
- Contributed to maintaining data integrity through meticulous record-keeping practices.
- Adapted quickly to new software tools for data analysis and reporting tasks.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors throughout projects.
- Reduced potential errors by performing regular equipment calibration checks and maintenance procedures.
- Established clear communication channels with clients, ensuring timely updates on project progress and addressing any concerns.
- Contributed to successful project completions by coordinating with engineers, architects, and other professionals.
- Improved project efficiency by consistently updating survey data and maintaining accurate records.
- Exceeded client expectations with meticulous attention to detail in survey plans and reports, resulting in increased customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained high-quality standards in all surveys by implementing quality control measures and thorough review processes.
- Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
- Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work.
- Researched and monitored locations of utilities around project sites.
- Checked map layers to promote accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
- Reviewed and checked surface models by comparing control points on ground with field equipment readings.
Grade Engineer/Survey Party Chief
Goodfellow Brothers, Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Developed and executed project plans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Conducted rigorous quality control checks, ensuring all engineering projects met internal and external quality standards.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Implemented advanced surveying techniques to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.
- Utilized GPS and total station equipment for precise measurements and data analysis.
- Increased accuracy of survey measurements by utilizing advanced technological tools and software programs.
- Reduced potential errors by performing regular equipment calibration checks and maintenance procedures.
- Improved project efficiency by consistently updating survey data and maintaining accurate records.
- Exceeded client expectations with meticulous attention to detail in survey plans and reports, resulting in increased customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained high-quality standards in all surveys by implementing quality control measures and thorough review processes.
- Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
- Researched and monitored locations of utilities around project sites.
- Reviewed and checked surface models by comparing control points on ground with field equipment readings.
Grade Engineer/ Grade Hop
J.R.Hayes & Sons, Inc.
04.2013 - 05.2013
- Checking and Maintaining elevations for Preloading site for future construction.
- Reading and Reviewing Plans to maintain efficiency and update changes.
Grade Engineer
Eds Bulldozing, Inc.
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Monitored vertical cuts for soil nail excavation.
- Monitored Horizontal location of soldier piles to ensure wall thickness.
Survey Instrument Person
O'Bunco Engineering International, Inc.
08.2012 - 08.2012
- Layout of Line and Grade for Floating Bridge Segments
- Conduct as builds for bridge supports to ensure proper fit before installation.
Survey Party Chief
Traylor Frontier-Kemper
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Establish and Check Horizontal Control for Light Rail Tunnel from Capital Hill to University of Washington.
- Establish and Check Vertical Control in Tunnel.
- Monitor and Check Ground Elevations for Ground settlement and/or movement.
- Monitor and Check Horizontal control for train station at University of Washington.
- Layout wall penetrations for water,elecrical,data,etc.
- As build any found utilities for future re-location or plan changes.
Chief of Surveys/ Party Chief/ Instrument Person
LCL, Ming Surveyors, Turner, PCL
01.2008 - 05.2010
- Led survey teams to ensure accurate data collection and adherence to project specifications.
- Coordinated with project managers to align surveying activities with overall project timelines and goals.
- Monitored field operations for compliance with safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety awareness.
- Increased efficiency in data processing by utilizing advanced software programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.
- Reduced project completion time with effective delegation of tasks to team members based on their skills and expertise.
- Operated surveying equipment to collect precise measurements for various projects.
- Conducted field surveys, recording data accurately for analysis and reporting.
- Removed brush and other items blocking survey activities.
- Used various Total Stations and Data Collection systems
Education
High School Diploma -
Glades Day School
Belle Glade, FLNo Degree - Civil Engineering
Utah Valley College
Provo, UTSkills
- Total station operation
- Construction staking
- Topographic mapping
- Survey calculations
- Utility locating
- Land surveying
- Data collection
- AutoCAD drafting
- Field crew management
- Attention to detail
- Computer proficiency
- Precision measurement
- Field surveying
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Quality control
Timeline
Survey Party Chief
Conco Concrete
09.2015 - 06.2023
Grade Engineer/Survey Party Chief
Goodfellow Brothers, Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2015
Grade Engineer/ Grade Hop
J.R.Hayes & Sons, Inc.
04.2013 - 05.2013
Grade Engineer
Eds Bulldozing, Inc.
10.2012 - 12.2012
Survey Instrument Person
O'Bunco Engineering International, Inc.
08.2012 - 08.2012
Survey Party Chief
Traylor Frontier-Kemper
07.2010 - 06.2012
Chief of Surveys/ Party Chief/ Instrument Person
LCL, Ming Surveyors, Turner, PCL
01.2008 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Glades Day School
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Utah Valley College
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