Seldon J. Graham
Charlotte
Summary
I am an experienced Land Surveyor who began my career with the United States Army. With a substantial amount of field experience, I have also developed a strong focus on utilizing software tools such as Civil 3D, Carlson, Cyclone, TopoDOT, and Trimble Business Center. My goal is to further enhance my skills in a project management role, contributing to successful project outcomes and fostering collaboration within teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Bohler
Charlotte
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Coordinated project schedules, scope, timelines, and deliverables on multiple projects for clients such as Duke Energy, Walmart, McDonald’s, Chic-Fila, and JP Morgan Chase Bank.
- Tracked project deliverables, keeping assignments on task and on budget.
- Scope and budget development for ALTA/ NSPS, Boundary, and Topographic Surveys
- Field crew, and CAD Technician instruction and training on the technical execution for project deliverables.
- Facilitated communication between clients, contractors, and team members.
- Organized site meetings to discuss progress and address concerns promptly.
- Reviewed contracts and ensured compliance with regulations and standards.
- Client correspondence including emails, change orders, budgets, submittal remarks, and revisions fostering transparent, timely communication.
Assistant Project Manager
Mcadamsco
Charlotte
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Tracked project deliverables, keeping assignments on task and on budget.
- Deep deed research
- Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.
- Participated in meetings with clients, contractors, vendors, and other departments on current projects.
- Trained junior staff on CAD standards and best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Assisted with the preparation of project submittals to clients and internal departments.
- Resolved any conflicts that arose during the course of a project by utilizing effective problem-solving skills.
- Coordination of field crew schedules & daily tasks.
- QA/QC on project submittals before sending out to clients.
- Proficient in drafting different variations of ALTA, Boundary, and Topographic Surveys.
- Crew instruction and support on field tasks.
- Processing field data daily to monitor progress of field crews
Senior CAD Technician
Colliers Engineering & Design
Charlotte
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Developing field packets for crews to complete their daily tasks. Items include search points, DXF's, KMZ's, deed research, construction staking points. Being the field point of contact in the office for project needs.
- Computations for construction staking requests.
- Boundary resolution and mapping
- QA/QC on maps for others providing feedback ensuring survey standards have been met, providing markups for corrections to be made.
- Analyzed survey data for accuracy, precision, completeness and conformance to standards.
- Providing deliverables for Easement Plats, Topographic surveys, Boundary surveys, ALTA Surveys, and Construction As-builts.
- Knowledge in TopoDOT, and Cyclone for point cloud registration and extraction of Terrestrial, and UAS scan data
- Proficient use of Trimble GPS, Total Station, and 3D scanner equipment
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
Survey Crew Chief
Colliers Engineering & Design
Charlotte
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Proficient use of the Trimble S7 Robot, TCS3 data collector, and R10 GPS unit
- Party Chief responsibilities overseeing field crew operations, field notes, and file transfers
- Performing site topo, boundary surveys, construction staking, alta surveys using total station and GPS units
- Use of Leica P40, P20 and C10 scanner equipment for Duke Energy substations, and surveys
- Performed calculations related to area determination, coordinate geometry and traverse adjustments as needed
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding issues related to their projects such as delays due to weather conditions or other unexpected circumstances
- Adhered strictly to established protocols throughout all phases of the survey process
- Analyzed existing records such as maps, deeds, physical evidence and aerial photographs to determine property boundaries.
Survey Crew Chief
Cardno Inc
Charlotte
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Proficient use of the Trimble S5 Robot, TCS3 data collector, and R8 GPS unit
- Overseeing Field crews, field notes, and file transfers
- Performing site topo, boundary surveys, SUE designation, and construction staking, and Alta surveys using total station and GPS units
- Use of GPR, and various utility designation equipment for marking and troubleshooting underground utilities.
Survey Crew Chief
Cardno Inc
Charlotte
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Collected information needed to carry out new surveys using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records and other relevant information.
Junior Crew Chief
Jennings Pacific LLC
Honolulu
11.2009 - 09.2012
- Overall maintenance, setup, and troubleshooting of Trimble GPS base station for project sites
- Updating machine-control cards for heavy equipment on project sites
- Instrument operation using Trimble Geodimeter 5600, Leica leveling equipment, and Terramodel CAD software
- Performing stakeouts, and grade setting for heavy equipment on project sites.
- Supervised the use of robotic total stations, digital levels and data collectors in the field.
Topographic Surveyor (21S)
U.S. Army
Schofield Barracks
08.2005 - 10.2009
- Instrument operation of Trimble AISI, Geodimeter 5600, and rodman duties
- Performing boundary surveys for mapping of military airfields, training areas etc
- Station Recovery/ Station Establishment
- Designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements
- Conducted boundary surveys to identify property lines according to legal descriptions
- Established legal boundaries for sites based on legal deeds and titles.
Education
AIT DIPLOMA - Surveying Technology
National Geodetic-Intelligence Agency (Defense Mapping School)
Ft. Belvoir, VAHS DIPLOMA -
Fort Knox High School
Fort Knox, KYSkills
- Client relations
- Project management
- Team Collaboration
- CAD Software Proficiency ( Civil 3D, and Carlson)
- ALTA, Boundary, and Topographic Surveys
- Construction Documentation
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- 3D Rendering ( TopoDot, Trimble Business Center and Cyclone Softwares)
- Quality Control
- Budget development
- Training and mentorship
- Field data analysis
- Client relations
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional demeanor
- Strategic thinking
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Bohler
08.2025 - 02.2026
Assistant Project Manager
Mcadamsco
02.2024 - 08.2025
Senior CAD Technician
Colliers Engineering & Design
12.2019 - 02.2024
Survey Crew Chief
Colliers Engineering & Design
10.2017 - 12.2019
Survey Crew Chief
Cardno Inc
12.2016 - 09.2017
Survey Crew Chief
Cardno Inc
11.2014 - 03.2015
Junior Crew Chief
Jennings Pacific LLC
11.2009 - 09.2012
Topographic Surveyor (21S)
U.S. Army
08.2005 - 10.2009
AIT DIPLOMA - Surveying Technology
National Geodetic-Intelligence Agency (Defense Mapping School)
HS DIPLOMA -
Fort Knox High School