About
Who I Am
Senior survey project manager with a strong background across surveying, civil engineering, construction, and land development. Based in Myrtle Beach, SC, and drafting plats professionally since 2008.
A focus on project management and CAD integration, paired with a proven ability to build lasting client relationships while thriving in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering presentation-grade results through meticulous diligence and clear communication.
“Drafting has not only allowed me to use mathematics to compute data but has also positioned me to be creative and artistic in my drawings.”
Studied Civil Engineering Technology at Horry Georgetown Technical College, earning President's List honors with a 4.0 GPA. Also runs Strategic Builders, a Myrtle Beach construction venture spanning drafting, painting, flooring, and drywall.
Software & Skills
Tools of the Trade
Software & Instruments I Work With
Portfolio
Selected Work
Award-winning plats and surveys across the Carolinas. Each project pairs field-verified data with precise, presentation-grade drafting.
Houston Moore Apartments
As-built and tree survey for a multi-family housing development. This plat swept its category — first place nationally at the NSPS Map/Plat Competition, plus Best Overall Plat and first place As-Built from the NC Society of Surveyors.
Sea Glass Cottages
Stormwater drainage as-built for a 200+ unit development, worked since 2018. Second place, Plat of the Year (Miscellaneous), SCSPLS 2023.
River Forks
Boundary plat recognized with first place in the Boundary category at the SCSPLS Plat Contest, 2025.
Edge Field
47-lot subdivision plat, awarded second place in the Subdivision category at the SCSPLS Plat Contest, 2025.
Ocean Isle Beach
Topographic and commercial as-built survey work recognized with two second-place awards from the NC Society of Surveyors, 2024.
Experience
Survey Project Manager
Bolton and Menk, Inc, Conway, SC
Processed field data and prepared technical drawings for engineers and architects. Collaborated closely with clients and counties to meet project requirements and deadlines. Prepared stormwater, sewer, and water as-built's for multiple authorities. Received the 2023 Exceptional Effort award for role integrating Civil3D into the southeast region. Served as the southeast representative for the survey standards team.
Survey Project Manager
Spartina Land Surveying, Inc, Conway, SC
Reviewed and interpreted survey data to identify key information for drafting. Ensured survey drawings comply with industry standards and project requirements. Kept up to date with the latest surveying and drafting techniques and technologies.
Survey Crew Chief
Culler Land Surveying, Surfside Beach, SC
Set up and operated survey equipment, such as total stations and GPS/VRS equipment. Collected and analyzed survey data to ensure accuracy and completeness. Planned and organized survey projects, including determining survey methods and procedures.
Recognition
Awards
More than a dozen plat-contest honors across three surveying societies — including a national first place — recognizing excellence in survey drafting and technical precision.
NSPS Map/Plat Design Competition
First place in the Miscellaneous Maps category of the National Society of Professional Surveyors' nationwide competition, for the design of the Houston Moore Apartments as-built survey in Wilmington, North Carolina.
National Society of Professional Surveyors(NSPS)
National Map/Plat Design Competition
- 1stMiscellaneous MapsHouston Moore Apartments — Wilmington, NC
North Carolina Society of Surveyors(NCSS)
Plat of the Year Contest
- Best OverallBest Overall PlatHouston Moore Apartments
- 1stAs-BuiltHouston Moore Apartments
- 2ndBoundaryCarteret 7 — Core Creek
- 2ndTopographicTown of Ocean Isle Beach, NC
- 2ndCommercial As-BuiltTown of Ocean Isle Beach, NC
SC Society of Professional Land Surveyors(SCSPLS)
Convention & Technical Conference Plat Contest
- 1stBoundaryRiver Forks — Johnsonville, SC
- 2ndSubdivisionEdge Field (47 lots) — Longs, SC
- 2ndALTA/NSPS
- 2ndSubdivision
- 2ndMiscellaneous
- 2ndPlat of the Year — MiscellaneousSea Glass Cottages stormwater as-built — Barefoot Resort
- 1stALTA/NSPS
- 1stSubdivision
- 1stTopographic
- 1stMiscellaneous
- 2ndBoundary
- 2ndTopographic
- 2ndMiscellaneous
Academic Recognition
President's List
Horry Georgetown Technical College — 4.0 GPA (Civil Engineering Technology)
SCSPLS Scholarship Recipient
South Carolina Society of Professional Land Surveyors — $1,500 award
In the News
Latest News
Recent recognition and achievements in the surveying industry.
Scott Petrarca Wins First Place in NSPS National Contest
Bolton & Menk
Earned first place in the Miscellaneous Category of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Map/Plat Competition for the Houston Moore Apartments design in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Conway Team Wins Multiple Awards in SCSPLS Plat Contest
Bolton & Menk
Took home two awards at the South Carolina Society of Professional Land Surveyors Plat Contest — first place in Boundary for River Forks, and second place in Subdivision for Edge Field.
Petrarca & Breese Honored by NC Society of Surveyors
Bolton & Menk
Recognized with the prestigious Best Overall Plat award, plus first place in As-Built and second place in Boundary at the North Carolina Society of Surveyors plat contest.
Mentoring the Next Generation of Surveyors
Bolton & Menk
Guided the student ASCE organization at Horry Georgetown Technical College through Civil 3D — templates, surface building, and boundary drafting — as they prepared for the Carolinas Survey Plat competition.
Contact
Get In Touch
Open to survey, drafting, and land-development projects across the Carolinas. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to connect, feel free to reach out.
petrarcascott@icloud.com(843) 315-8194SP
Available for work