NICHOLAUS CHIFFONS
Wilmington
Summary
Experienced Survey and 3D Modeling Manager with over 15 years of specialized experience in construction modeling, GPS machine control, and earthwork analysis across diverse sectors including heavy highway, airport, bridge, commercial, and residential projects. Recognized for leadership in developing high-accuracy 3D construction models and managing advanced Trimble and Topcon GPS systems while executing detailed earthwork balancing and quantity calculations to enhance preconstruction and field operations. Expertise in design quality control, constructability review, and civil design utilizing Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D ensures a comprehensive approach to project execution. A unique blend of technical precision and practical field knowledge drives efficiency, accuracy, and successful project delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Construction Professional
Trimble
Remote
01.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Consult and demonstrate the full power of "Construct-able" models, helping customers verify quantities and identify engineering design errors before they hit the field.
- Responsible for training customers and the dealer channel of key design software Trimble Business Center.
- Effectively trained and marketed the ability for construction companies to Connect and Scale utilizing Cloud Software.
- Influence product innovation by working at the cutting edge by beta testing new releases and providing critical field feedback to Trimble Product Managers.
Survey/3D Modeling/Machine Control Manager
ALLAN MYERS
Middletown, DE, USA
01.2013 - 01.2022
- 3D construction models for all projects including finished grade, subgrade, variable depth milling and loose paving surfaces
- GPS machine control setup for Trimble guided dozers, graders and Topcon pavers and milling machines
- Earthwork analysis for estimators prior to bid and earthwork balancing for ongoing projects
- GPS data prep and reduction including 3D utility layout
- Quality control and constructability reviews through 3D modeling of design plans
- Quantity surveys and calculations
- Maintenance and operations for Trimble rovers, data collectors and machine control
- Project scope include international and military airports, bridges and highways, commercial and residential site work and railroad
Survey/GPS Manager
GREGGO AND FERRARA
06.2010 - 01.2013
- Construction layout for heavy highway and private sector projects
- 3D construction models for residential and commercial projects
- Quantity surveys and calculations
- Maintenance and operations for Trimble rovers, data collectors and machine control
Civil Designer
MCCRONE ENGINEERING
01.2004 - 06.2010
- AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD Land Desktop
- SWM and roadway design for residential and commercial clients following local municipality design standards
- Erosion and sediment control design
- Earthwork analysis and balancing
- Engineering topo, construction layout and asbuilt volume calculations
Education
B.S. - COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Wilmington University
New castle, DE01.2009
A.S. - CIVIL ENGNIEERING
Delaware Technical and Community College
Newark, DE01.2004
Skills
- Trimble Business Center
- Terramodel
- AutoCAD
- 3D Construction Modeling
- Trimble and Topcon GPS 3D Machine Control
- Earthwork Analysis
- GPS Data Prep
- Design Quality Control
- Quantity Calculations
Timeline
Digital Construction Professional
Trimble
01.2022 - Current
Survey/3D Modeling/Machine Control Manager
ALLAN MYERS
01.2013 - 01.2022
Survey/GPS Manager
GREGGO AND FERRARA
06.2010 - 01.2013
Civil Designer
MCCRONE ENGINEERING
01.2004 - 06.2010
A.S. - CIVIL ENGNIEERING
Delaware Technical and Community College
B.S. - COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Wilmington University