James P Baughman
Bluffton
Summary
Experienced Land Surveyor with over 9 years of experience in residential and commercial land surveying. Expert user of Topcon and Trimble stations and drone technology for large-scale topographic surveys.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Land Surveyor
Morgan Corp
Savannah, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Perform construction staking and layout for large-scale commercial and civil construction projects.
- Utilize GPS and surveying equipment to establish accurate control points and site layouts.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure project specifications are met.
- Maintain precise field records and quality control standards.
Land Surveyor Party Chief
GeoPoint Surveying
Ridgeland, SC
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Led survey crews on construction and land development projects throughout the region.
- Conducted boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking operations.
- Performed layout and staking for land development projects and residential construction.
- Ensured survey accuracy through GPS and total station technology.
Land Surveyor Party Chief
T-Square Surveying
Bluffton, SC
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Specialized in residential surveying and construction layout.
- Completed stake for fill surveys, hub and tack placement, foundation staking, and as-built surveys.
- Worked closely with builders and contractors to maintain project schedules and accuracy.
Land Surveyor Party Chief
Atlas Surveying Inc.
Ridgeland, SC
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed field operations for construction staking projects.
- Established survey control and layout points for commercial and residential construction.
- Operated GPS and total station equipment while maintaining high accuracy standards.
Land Surveyor Party Chief
RLA Associates
Savannah, GA
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted residential and commercial surveying projects on a larger client scale.
- Performed boundary, topographic, and construction-related surveys.
- Led crews and coordinated field activities to ensure efficient project completion.
Land Surveyor Party Chief
T-Square Surveying
Bluffton, SC
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Specialized in residential surveying and construction layout.
- Completed stake for fill surveys, hub and tack placement, foundation staking, and as-built surveys.
- Worked closely with builders and contractors to maintain project schedules and accuracy.
Education
Exercise Science
Lander University
High School Diploma -
Bluffton High School
Bluffton, SC06-2017
Skills
- Construction surveys
- Topographic mapping
- Field data collection
- Construction staking
- Total station operation
- GPS technology
- Self-directed mindset
- Alta surveys
- Drone surveying
- Elevation certificates
- Boundary surveying
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Drivers License
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 7410
- Part 107 Drone License
Timeline
Land Surveyor
Morgan Corp
05.2025 - Current
Land Surveyor Party Chief
GeoPoint Surveying
06.2024 - 04.2025
Land Surveyor Party Chief
T-Square Surveying
03.2024 - 06.2024
Land Surveyor Party Chief
Atlas Surveying Inc.
10.2023 - 03.2024
Land Surveyor Party Chief
RLA Associates
05.2022 - 10.2023
Land Surveyor Party Chief
T-Square Surveying
07.2018 - 05.2022
Exercise Science
Lander University
High School Diploma -
Bluffton High School