Judith Thomson
Windsor
Summary
Detail-oriented Construction Surveyor/Engineer (B.Eng) with proven field data collection and topographical mapping background. Completed numerous surveying projects over 25 years. Excellent organizational skills and high degree of precision leading to outstanding results.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Technologist B-Civil Engineering
St. Clair College
09.2023 - Current
- TRAINING/TECHNICAL SKILLS: Three-year Community College diploma, and a four-year University degree, both in Civil Engineering. 25+ years of practical experience in surveying and inspection. Currently teaching as support-staff at St. Clair College in the Civil Engineering Department as a Junior Technologist B in Surveying.
- Assist in the surveying labs using levels, total stations and GPS equipment, tablets and data collectors.
- Carlson Surv CE and Civil 3D software used.
- Organize and execute routine laboratory experiments showing the relationship between theory and test results.
Construction Surveyor
Baird AE-Architecture & Engineering
04.2024 - Current
- Optimized construction outcomes with detailed topographic maps created using advanced surveying equipment.
- Construction Layout of roadways
- Performed Topographic Surveys and Construction Layout/Surveying independently using a Sokkia 1X Series Robotic Total Station,Sokkia SHC 5000 Tablet with Magnet Software, Sokkia GRX1 GPS Rover & Sokkia IM50 Series Total Station.
Owner/President, B. Eng (Civil)
T&M Engineering Surveys
05.1994 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Sub-contracted out by Professional Engineers, OLS's, Contractors
- Construction layout & inspection - roadways, buildings, robotic machinery, Topographic & Drainage Surveys
- Estimating and Bidding
- Supervised survey projects measuring volume capacity of landfills and containment ponds.
- Design Build of sewers & parking lots.
- Advised contractors and engineers on ideal structure placement given drainage patterns, hydrology and topographical factors.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Construction layout of approach on-ramp for Ambassador Bridge, including parking lots
- Inspection of shoring for pre-stress/post stress cables & pilings for Casino Windsor
Party Chief, Construction Surveyor
Goodreau Excavating
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Supervision of construction for Flying J Travel Centre (formerly Pilot Truck Stop) on Hwy 401 & County Rd 42
- Construction layout of underground utilities, subgrade, granular B & A, Top/Asphalt, top/concrete & curb, catch basins
- Worked as Construction Surveyor independently
Party Chief, Construction Surveyor
Coco Paving
05.2003 - 05.2004
- Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates for construction of Hwy 401, County Rd 42 & overpasses
- Layout & grading of sub-grade, granular B, granular A, top of asphalt & concrete & appurtenances
- Worked independently and as Party Chief for Survey Crew
Sub-Contractor (T&M Engineering Surveys)
Clarke Surveyors
03.1997 - 12.1999
- Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- House layout & grading of Greenpark homes.
- Top of Footing/grading Certificates
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON09.1992
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction Surveyor
- Inspection/Observer
- Estimating & Bidding
- Design build of Parking Lots and underground utilities
- Construction Layout of roadways & appurtenances, highways/on-off ramps, overpasses, buildings
- Liaise with Professional Engineers, OLS's, Contractors
- Prepare reports, drawings, and perform electronic data collection with various equipment
- Pocket 3D & Traverse Pc surveying software
- Ability to teach and run field crew
- Excellent communication skills
Certification
Business
Field Technician for Material Testing of Asphalt & Concrete
Member of PEO
Timeline
Construction Surveyor
Baird AE-Architecture & Engineering
04.2024 - Current
Junior Technologist B-Civil Engineering
St. Clair College
09.2023 - Current
Party Chief, Construction Surveyor
Goodreau Excavating
05.2007 - 05.2008
Party Chief, Construction Surveyor
Coco Paving
05.2003 - 05.2004
Sub-Contractor (T&M Engineering Surveys)
Clarke Surveyors
03.1997 - 12.1999
Owner/President, B. Eng (Civil)
T&M Engineering Surveys
05.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Windsor
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