Joshua Ebarb
Denham Springs
Summary
Accomplished Office Manager / Senior Project Manager with over 30 years of experience in land surveying and operations management, including 20 years in senior leadership roles. Expertise in overseeing full-cycle project execution, leading cross-functional teams in the field and office, negotiating contracts, and managing business operations. Known for driving efficiency, ensuring quality control, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Ability to lead teams, improve workflows, maintain positive trustworthy client relations and support long-term company growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager / Senior Project Manager
C. Mistric Surveyors, Inc.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.1996 - 01.2025
- Directed daily operations of a land surveying company, managing both field crews and office personnel
- Supervised and coordinated multiple survey projects from initial bid through final delivery
- Led end-to-end project management, from bid development and contract negotiation through project completion
- Managed project setup, scheduling, and execution, maintaining timelines and budgets
- Oversaw quality control of survey data and deliverables, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated employees; responsible for hiring, performance management, and terminations
- Implemented efficient workflows between field and office operations to improve productivity
- Managed client relationships, resolving issues and maintaining long-term partnerships
- Oversaw billing, invoicing, and financial tracking for multiple projects
- Played a key role in overall business management and strategic decision-making
- Oversaw multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, and client specifications
- Managed job costs, budgeting, and billing processes, improving financial tracking and accountability
- Established and maintained quality control standards for survey data, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Coordinated field and office operations to streamline communication and improve efficiency
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, contributing to repeat business and company reputation
Land Surveyor - Party Chief (Field & Office)
C. Mistric Surveyors, Inc.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.1996 - 01.2025
- Conducted field surveys, boundary analysis, and data collection for a variety of projects
- Processed and verified survey data in office environments
- Collaborated with project managers and clients to ensure project accuracy and completion
- Maintained surveying equipment and ensured compliance with industry standards
Education
Associate’s degree - Business
BRCC
Skills
- Surveying equipment & field operations
- Data processing & quality assurance
- Project management systems
- AutoCAD or surveying software
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc)
- Office management
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Executive Leadership & Team Management
- Project & Operations Management
- Contract Negotiation & Job Bidding
- Quality Control & Compliance
- Staff Development & Supervision
- Budgeting, Cost Control, & Financial Oversight
- Client Relations & Retention
- Workflow Optimization
- Billing & Financial Oversight
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Team Leadership, Hiring & Workforce Development
- Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
- Field & Office Coordination
- Strategic Planning & Decision-Making
KEY LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Managed and supervised survey crews and office staff across multiple projects
- Led hiring, onboarding, and workforce development initiatives
- Played a key role in improving operational workflows and efficiency
- Oversaw project quality control, ensuring high standards across all deliverables
- Acted as a primary decision-maker in both operational and personnel matters
Timeline
Office Manager / Senior Project Manager
C. Mistric Surveyors, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2025
Land Surveyor - Party Chief (Field & Office)
C. Mistric Surveyors, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2025
Associate’s degree - Business
BRCC