Personnel
Jimmy, having 19 years experience, has been involved with a broad range of surveying projects across the state. These include ALTA, boundary, topography, Aerial photogramitry, GPS surveying, sanitary sewer outfall lines, a wide variety of construction staking, and horizontal and vertical control networks. Being Trimble GPS (Global Positioning Systems) Systems trained, Jimmy heads the firms innovative use of this highly advanced equipment in order to provide our clients with professional services meeting their specific requirements. This state of the art equipment will enable the firm to provide a high quality service with minimum turn around times on all projects.
Credentials
Fayetteville Technical Community College
1994-Associates Degree-Civil Engineering Technology
1995-Associates Degree-Surveying Technology
Trimble GPS Training
1999-Certified-Static and Real Time Kinematic Field Survey Procedures
2000-Certified-Post Processing GPS Observations
2001-Certified-RTK Surveys with Roadlink and DTM Link
Professional Land Surveyor-North Carolina- L-3908 (Since 1997)
Chris has been serving as a Project Manager since acquiring his Professional Surveyors License, having 19 years experience he has taken on the responsibility of various construction, boundary, topographic, as-built, specialty surveying projects, and surface modeling. His focus of expertise is in roadway layout, including an in-depth use of GPS, robotics and conventional instrumentation. Chris is the leader in the development of the innovative uses of these technologies applied to construction layout, roadway layout and various other survey tasks. His experience with Land Development Desktop Software has expedited the staking, mapping and design processes, offering clients valuable information almost instantaneously. In 2005 Chris changed his professional focus to design work as the company expanded into civil engineering. Today he and Scott Brown run the design department of 4D utilizing Chris' experience in Land Development, construction, surveying and construction staking to sharpen the skill set of the design department and form a strong line of communication between the two departments.
Credentials
1990-Associates Degree in Applied Science from Louisburg College
1990-1993-Attended North Carolina State University Civil Engineering Curriculum
Trimble GPS Training
1999-Certified-Trimble for static rapid static and RTK surveys
2000-Certified-Post Processing GPS Observations
2001-Certified-RTK Surveys with Roadlink and DTM Link
Professional Land Surveyor- North Carolina PLS - L-4291 (Since 2000)
Scott has over 14 years experience in the design, development and management of site development projects ranging from residential subdivisions to commercial sites. Scott’s previous work experience includes work as a design engineer for two consulting firms and work as a project engineer with the United States Corps of Engineers Construction Division. Scott’s experience in and out of the office allow for a more thorough understanding of ensuring that the designs are constructible and cost effective to the firm’s clients. Scott’s responsibilities include design, review and preparation of construction drawings, preparation of technical specifications, preparation of project proposals and project management from concept through construction. Scott is responsible for the design service line of the firm.
Credentials
North Carolina State University
1997-Bachelor of Science-Environmental Engineering (concentration under Civil Engineering)
1997-Bachelor of Science-Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Professional Engineer-North Carolina-27452 (Since January 2002)
Professional Engineer-South Carolina-25699 (Since May 2007)
Sean has been involved with various mapping projects, his 14 years of experience in topography, boundary, easement maps, and base-maps for engineering design are just some of the areas his work is invaluable. Sean is very in tune with all of the office software and has been instrumental in the development and methodology that is used to produce submittals of raw calculations for our construction projects. He has experience with mapping laws, quality control, survey calculations for layout, DOT requirements, and meeting rigorous schedule with demanding deadlines. His Mapping & Drafting skills were exemplified with his 1st Place award in the mapping contest at the 2003 NCSS Convention.
Credentials
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Attended from 1996-1997 (Art Major)
Fayetteville Technical Community College 1999 - Associates Degree-Architectural Technology
2002- Present - Surveying Technology (continuing)
Professional Land Surveyor- North Carolina PLS - L-4571 (Since 2005)
Ben started his engineering career with 4D and is working his way toward becoming a design project manger. Ben's previous work experience includes work at Lail Builders where he gained valuable experience in the construction industry and learned everyday activities for residential and commercial sites. During his time at UNC-Charlotte, his focus was on the Land Development side of civil engineering. Ben took several courses in Land Development including a sustainability course where he gained knowledge in low impact design (LID). Ben's current focus is on gaining an understanding of the parts and pieces required to create a set of construction drawings and permit documents. Ben's eagerness to learn and willing attitude will make him a valuable assest in 4D's arsenal.
Credentials
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2009 - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Western Piedmont Community College
2006-Associate in Science (concentration in Civil Engineering curriculum)
Engineering Intern - North Carolina - 24458
Justin has been involved with a broad range of surveying projects. He served 10 years as a military surveyor, and has 12 years experience in the private sector. This experience includes ALTA, boundary, topography, aerial photogramitry, sanitary sewer outfall lines, horizontal and vertical control networks, GPS & Robotic surveys, and a wide variety of construction staking. Trained in the efficient use of all the firms' field equipment, he adds an abundance of flexibility, which allows the firm to meet their client's needs. Many times dire emergencies have been reduced to small problems due to Justin's diligence on the job.
Credentials
Fayetteville State University
1995-General Studies Fayetteville Technical Community College
1996-Business Admin Liberty University
1998-1999-Surveying Technology (continuing)
1994-Business Management
Military Schools and Training
1996-Advanced Airborne School - Jumpmaster Course
1994-Naval Education and Training - Naval Mathematics
1994-FA Surveyor Section Sergeant - Survey Leadership
1993-Primary Leadership Development - Leadership Skills
1993-Hazardous Driving Training - Hazardous Driving
1993-Air Assault Course - Repelling
1991-Nuclear Biological, Chemical - Chemical Warfare
1990-Combat Lifesaver Course - First Aid
Eric is on of the newest members of the mapping department, however, he has quite a compliment of experience having worked with other engineering firms as well as the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Eric has demonstrated the skills and characteristics needed to succeed here and we look forward to helping him develop his skills while here at 4D.
Bobby has been with 4D 7 years now and has been a Survey Crew Chief for 4 years now. Bobby came to 4D without any prior survey experience and has worked his way up from an entry level survey crew member up to Survey Crew Chief. Bobby has been exposed to just about everything in the survey world at one time or another. He has always attacked new challenges head on and does whatever is needed to get the job done. Bobby's motivation to get the job done coupled with his integrity and his ingenuity have made him an extremely valuable asset to 4D and our clients.
Alberto has been with 4D for 6 years and is one of our newest Survey Crew Chiefs. Alberto came to 4D without any prior survey exeperience and has worked his way up the ranks to become one of our 3 Crew Chiefs. He has proven his commitment to 4D and our clients over and over again, always willing to go the extra mile to make sure the client has what they need to get their job done. Alberto's work ethic and determination to succeed have made him one of our best employees.
Ron came to 4D about 2 years ago. He had previous survey experience that have served 4D and our clients well. Ron has worked hard to adapt to the standards and procedures here at 4D. He continues to be instrumental in the completion of several of our larger projects.
John has been beet with 4D for over 2 years now. He continues to strive to learn new technicques to advance his surveying career while staying focused on the job at hand. John has proven to be a very dependable team member over the years always willing to do whatever is required of him to get the job done.
Chris has been with 4D for almost 2 years, during which time, he has worked hard to learn the basic fundamentals of surveying while making sure the job always gets done. His motivation and desire to learn will serve him well into the future as he continues to develop his surveying skills.
Nefty is our newest crew member, having only been with 4D a few weeks. Nefty has demonstrated himself to be motivated, intelligent, and able to retain things that he has been trained or taught to do. We think he has a bright future here at 4D and will prove to be a valuable asset to our field staff in the months and years to come.