Matthew Woods

Construction Field Surveyor with 5+ years of heavy civil and construction surveying experience, including major Kiewit highway projects in B.C. Experienced in earthworks, roadworks, structures, survey control, construction layout and as-builts using Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS/GPS equipment.

Construction Field Surveyor at Coastal Surveying (2024-01 – Present)

Perform construction layout and as-built surveying for civil, commercial, residential, and structural construction projects throughout the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

• Operate Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS/GPS equipment for construction staking, layout, grade checking, and field data collection.
• Establish building lines, grid lines, elevations, utilities, structural locations, and other construction control.
• Complete field checks and as-built measurements to verify completed work against construction drawings and design requirements.
• Work directly with superintendents, foremen, contractors, and trades to resolve field layout requirements and keep construction moving.
• Work independently across active construction sites while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and site safety.

Construction Field Surveyor at Kiewit Flatiron General Partnership (2010-01 – 2011-12)

Performed construction surveying for major highway, interchange, on-ramp, off-ramp, and approach road construction associated with the Port Mann / Highway 1 Improvement Project.

• Completed field layout and grade checking for roadworks, earthworks, utilities, drainage, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Used Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS/GPS equipment for construction staking, elevations, offsets, grades, and as-built data collection.
• Supported grading, excavation, utility, and roadbuilding crews with accurate field layout and grade information.
• Worked directly with superintendents, foremen, equipment operators, and engineering staff to resolve changing field conditions.
• Completed as-built surveys and verification of constructed work against project design.

Construction Field Surveyor at Peter Kiewit Sons Co. (2005-01 – 2008-12)

Performed surveying across major heavy civil construction activities including earthworks, roadworks, structures, drainage, and survey control.

• Established and maintained survey control and performed construction layout, grade setting, topographic surveys, and as-built data collection.
• Provided line and grade for excavation, subgrade, road construction, retaining structures, drainage systems, and structural work.
• Supported excavation and grading crews with elevations, offsets, slopes, cuts/fills, and design grades.
• Completed structural layout and verification to maintain required alignment and elevations.
• Operated Trimble survey equipment in steep terrain, active highway environments, and challenging coastal mountain conditions.
• Worked closely with field supervision, operators, and construction crews to troubleshoot site conditions and provide required layout.

Project Management & Operations

Additional professional experience in project management and operations roles.

• Managed complex schedules, logistics, procurement, documentation, vendors, and cross-functional teams in deadline-driven environments.
• Coordinated large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders, changing priorities, and significant operational requirements.
• Developed strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills directly transferable to construction operations.

Diploma in Business Administration – Capilano University (2011-01)