Robert Buchanan

21 Parallel Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Cell 978-979-3378

Work Experience

07/04-01/09 Harry R. Feldman Co. Inc. Boston, Ma.
Crew Chief

Crew Chief involved in most aspects of survey fieldwork on various projects in the
Downtown Boston area. I have used many types of instruments and technologies, some,
but not all, GPS, Laser Scanners, and Robotic instruments. I have also been involved
with the research necessary to perform the field work, and to assemble the information
for discussion and decisions.

06/03-07/04 Archer /Western Contractors Jacksonville, Fla.
Senior Crew Chief

Senior Crew Chief on SR80 (Southern Blvd.) Project in West Palm Beach, Fla. Doing
calculations for and laying out of several miles of roadways and associated systems.
Also included several flyover bridges over roadways and canals.

01/03-06/03 GPA Professional Surveyors Charleston, S.C.
Crew Chief

Crew Chief designated to perform most of the construction layout with calculations
to be checked by office.

02/98-12/02 Flatiron Structures Company Longmont, Co.
Assistant Survey Manager

Charleston, S.C. was the last project in which I was involved with this company. While
there was responsible for the layout of bridges and associated systems, including ,but
not limited to, all caissons, abutments, drainage and decking. Prior to Charleston, was the

Survey Manager on the Logan Airport Modernization Project at Boston's Logan Airport.
This project consisted of 2 miles of false work supported cast-in place structure and 2
miles of new roadways, with many miles of detours included. Prior to Logan Airport
project was the Senior Crew Chief on the 1000 meter, design-build segmental bridge
with false work supported cast-in-place sections on both ends. The bridge is over the
Kennebec River in Bath, Me. It is supported by 100' shafts drilled 20' into bedrock and
using pre-cast cofferdams.

08/89-02/98 North-By-East Associates, Inc. Gardiner, Me.
Crew Chief


I was the senior crew chief on several highway and bridge construction projects, throughout
the state, involving field calculations of all horizontal and vertical control as well as
the location of all associated systems. Also, participated in the collection of research data
and some preliminary drafting, using AUTOCAD 14.

01/84-08/89 George W. Muery Services, Inc. San Antonio, Texas
Crew Chief

My surveying career began here. I was promoted through the ranks here while proving
myself to be a quick learner. Within 13 months I had achieved the position of Crew
Chief. This is when, as well as where, I was first placed in the position of being the one
responsible for calculations and layout. Some of these projects include State Hwy. 151
and the widening of Loop 1604 around the city of San Antonio. I was involved in the
field aspects of gathering field data for boundaries as well through traverse with
sideshots and conventional level and cross-sections.

06/79-12/83 United States Navy Norfolk, Va.
Machinist Mate Second Class (E-5)

Education

05/79 Graduated from Judson High School in Converse, Texas.

01/84-07/89 Completed Texas Society of Professional Surveyors Rodman/Chainman Course, the
Instrument Operators Course, as well as, the Junior Party Chief Course.

06/88 State of Texas Certified as an Associate Party Chief.

09/95-05/99 Received Associates Degree of Specialized Training in Civil Engineering from the Center
For Degree Studies (Correspondence Courses)

10/2007-Present Currently enrolled in Wentworth Institute of Technology Professional Land Surveyor
Certificate Program

OSHA 10 Hour Certification

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.