Bryan Sandoval
Lexington
Summary
Heavy civil survey professional with experience supporting multiple large-scale infrastructure projects simultaneously, including DOT and U.S. Government work. Specialize in diagnosing field issues, adapting survey and machine control setups to real-world conditions, and maintaining production flow under pressure while communicating effectively across diverse and bilingual field crews. Career progression includes military service followed by advancement through Lane Construction and Archer Western, developing strong expertise in machine control, field survey, and quality control for concrete paving. Experienced with both Leica ICON and Trimble Siteworks systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Control Surveyor | Quality Control Manager
The Lane Construction Corporation
Chapel Hill
02.2025 - Current
- Support three simultaneous major infrastructure projects while balancing machine control, field survey, and quality control responsibilities.
I-40 Chapel Hill, NC
- Lead machine control support for concrete paving operations using Trimble Siteworks
- Identify and correct grade, alignment, and setup issues before they impact production
- Coordinate survey and QC efforts with crews and supervision to maintain production flow
I-540 Raleigh, NC — Quality Control Manager
- Serve as Quality Control Manager for concrete paving operations
- Oversee concrete testing, including cylinder testing and break coordination
- Manage joint marking and scanning operations
- Interpret test results and field conditions to determine corrective actions
- Coordinate with inspectors, engineers, and crews to prevent rework
U.S. Navy Project — NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA
- Support construction of runway infrastructure for U.S. Navy aircraft operations.
- Perform machine control and field survey work in a high-precision, federally regulated environment.
- Assist with layout, verification, and survey checks to meet strict tolerances.
- Set up and support machine control for earthwork equipment.
- Maintain accuracy under elevated safety and compliance standards.
Survey Technician / Machine Control Survey
Archer Western Construction
Irmo
06.2024 - 02.2025
- - Performed machine control operations for concrete paving using Leica ICON systems.
- Supported control establishment, layout, and verification under the Survey Party Chief direction.
- Assisted with total station operations in active production environments.
- Developed strong familiarity with Archer Western survey standards, workflow, and expectations.
- Developed judgment and problem-solving skills under experienced survey leadership.
Laborer / Machine Operator
The Lane Construction Corporation
Raleigh
09.2022 - 04.2024
- - Entered Lane Construction following military service as a laborer.
- Demonstrated initiative and strong work ethic, leading to training on machine operations.
- Became RT500 operator supporting concrete paving and field operations
- Learned to anticipate operational needs and adapt machine work to support crew productivity.
Active Duty Soldier
U.S. ARMY
Augusta
06.2018 - 09.2022
- - Operated in structured, high-accountability environments with strict procedural standards.
- Made time-sensitive decisions where accuracy and judgment directly impacted mission success.
- Developed discipline, attention to detail, and reliability under pressure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lexington Senior High School
Lexington, NC06-2018
Skills
- Machine Control Systems: Leica ICON & Trimble Siteworks
- Earthwork layout
- Quality Control Management
- Survey interpretation
- Infrared scanning
- Project coordination
- Total Station Setup, Verification & Checks
- Construction Layout & Grade Verification
- Concrete Testing & Break Coordination
- As-Built Support
- Field Problem Diagnosis & Survey-Based Solutions
- Bilingual Communication (English & Spanish) Field & Crew Coordination
Timeline
Machine Control Surveyor | Quality Control Manager
The Lane Construction Corporation
02.2025 - Current
Survey Technician / Machine Control Survey
Archer Western Construction
06.2024 - 02.2025
Laborer / Machine Operator
The Lane Construction Corporation
09.2022 - 04.2024
Active Duty Soldier
U.S. ARMY
06.2018 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Lexington Senior High School