Matthew Ward

Utility Coordinator 2 at SAM Companies
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(386) 825-5501
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Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

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Credentials

  • Utility Investigations
    FHWA National Highway Institute
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Preparing and Communicating Effective Utility Relocation Requirements
    FHWA National Highway Institute
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Utility Coordination for Highway Projects
    FHWA National Highway Institute
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • OSHA 30 Construction Safety & Health
    Occupational Safety & Health Administration
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • OSHA 10 Construction Safety & Health
    Occupational Safety & Health Adminitration
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • ATV Rider Course
    ATV Safety Institute
    Jul, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Water Rescue First Responder (Awareness Level)
    PA Fish & Boat Commission
    Jun, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Rabies Vector Species (RVS) Training
    Centre Wildlife Care
    May, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Adult & Pediatric First Aid, AED, & CPR
    American Red Cross
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • SAM Companies
    • United States
    • Civil Engineering
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Utility Coordinator 2
      • Apr 2020 - Present

      •Responsible for the coordination of utility adjustment process for roadway and utility improvement projects•Determination of Utility Conflict and conflict resolution•Preparation and submission of Utility Agreement Assemblies•Reviewing and documenting the progress of the permitting and relocation efforts•Manage assigned project budgets and timelines•Assist Survey Crews when additional manpower is required.

    • Utility Coordinator 1
      • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

      •Responsible for the coordination of utility adjustment process for roadway and utility improvement projects•Determination of Utility Conflict and conflict resolution•Preparation and submission of Utility Agreement Assemblies•Reviewing and documenting the progress of the permitting and relocation efforts•Manage assigned project budgets and timelines •Military Hiring Task Force Member

    • Survey Crew Chief
      • Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

      •Supervisory role in a two/three man crew conducting terrestrial and stream surveys, boundary, mobile mapping & airborne (LiDAR) projects, construction stacking, sewer and storm, levels, and drone•Utilize the latest dual-frequency GPS surveying receivers, fully robotic Trimble Total Stations, and Motion Computing tablet data collectors•Driver of company Mobile Mapper vehicle •Flight Observer of company 2 man drone crew•OSHA 10 & 30 certified•Appointed SAM Ambassador

    • Instrument Operator
      • Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

      •Assist in the completion of field surveys•Checking and basic field adjustments of survey equipment. Eg. tripods, tribrachs, levels, total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems.•Utilize survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform survey computations•Read and interpret various types of maps and plans•Complete neat and orderly field notes•Clean and maintain survey equipment, tools, and vehicle

  • PA Fish & Boat Commission
    • Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
    • Wildlife & Fisheries Biologist Aide (Seasonal)
      • Aug 2012 - Dec 2017

      •Main assistant to Section Chief with day-to-day operations of the Natural Diversity Section (NDS), determined status of PA amphibians & reptiles in collaborative project and joint venture •Lead field researcher for Blanding’s Turtle and Ranavirus study for the state of PA •Assist NDS biologists with field research, field surveys, data entry, and conduct Species Impact Reviews (SIRs) on rare, threatened, and endangered species (reptiles & amphibians, fish, invertebrates, & freshwater mussels) for PA •Process venomous snake permits and commercial snapping turtle permit reports, scientific collector permits, applications and reports •Manage department Herpetofauna room, facilitate education for elementary and middle school students, field inquires, conduct tours and lead Q&A sessions Show less

  • MID-ATLANTIC CENTER FOR HERPETOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • Biological Technician 2
      • Oct 2014 - Mar 2016

      •Habitat management and phase 1 surveys for PA amphibian and reptile survey (PARS), conducted habitat restoration as a non-profit agency for the Federally Threatened Bog Turtle •Brush cut and spray during hibernation period of Bog Turtle to improve or create habitat •Assisted company president of PARS with hundreds of site environmental phase 1 surveys for species that may not be previously documented, independently created potential for further phase surveys •Individual species data entry into PARS database Show less

  • Penn State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Technician
      • Sep 2014 - Oct 2014

      •Captured implanted timber rattlesnakes with transmitters to track snake movements with telemetry equipment in order to estimate population abundance for PA DCNR funded research •Finalized multi-year project focused on tracking all transmitted snakes to den sites •Transferred collected field data into Excel files for further analysis •Captured implanted timber rattlesnakes with transmitters to track snake movements with telemetry equipment in order to estimate population abundance for PA DCNR funded research •Finalized multi-year project focused on tracking all transmitted snakes to den sites •Transferred collected field data into Excel files for further analysis

  • PA Game Commission
    • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    • Conservation Officer-Cadet
      • Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

      •Wildlife Conservation Officer academy training in law enforcement, natural resource and wildlife management, weapons qualification, evasive driving, vehicle stops, forensic interview & interrogation, land navigation & tracking, defensive tactics, OC spray, and Taser •Game & Wildlife code education, hunter-trapper education, additional wildlife courses and forensics, nuisance animal trapping and tranquilization •Wildlife Conservation Officer academy training in law enforcement, natural resource and wildlife management, weapons qualification, evasive driving, vehicle stops, forensic interview & interrogation, land navigation & tracking, defensive tactics, OC spray, and Taser •Game & Wildlife code education, hunter-trapper education, additional wildlife courses and forensics, nuisance animal trapping and tranquilization

  • Converse University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Supervisor, Campus Safety Officer
      • Dec 2003 - Feb 2009

      •State licensed senior law enforcement professional who managed a team of patrolmen enforcing federal, state and college regulations with full authority •Maintained campus and motorist safety, building walk through and lock up, fire alarm systems and equipment monitoring •Responded to incidents on campus and assisted local police on incidents surrounding the campus •Provided campus event security during visits of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and additional events •State licensed senior law enforcement professional who managed a team of patrolmen enforcing federal, state and college regulations with full authority •Maintained campus and motorist safety, building walk through and lock up, fire alarm systems and equipment monitoring •Responded to incidents on campus and assisted local police on incidents surrounding the campus •Provided campus event security during visits of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and additional events

  • US Navy
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Quartermaster E-4
      • Jan 2000 - Nov 2003

      •Deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom while stationed on USS Caron DD 970 and USS Deyo DD 989 (Destroyer Class) •Supervised and mentored Seamen during ship navigation and maintenance •Mid-ship Line Leader during Underway Replenishment Details. •Member of maritime operations Vessel Search and Seizure Team, policed international waters for illegal contraband and terrorist activities with secret clearance •Shipboard Security Engagement Team member, rapid response during high threat situations on-board U.S. Navy ship •Honorable Discharge Show less

Education

  • Penn State University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Wildlife & Fisheries Science
  • Spartanburg Community College
    Associate’s Degree, Science

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