Florida Technical Consultants, LLC
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Our team
James Barton, P.E., President
Marcus Austin, Director of Field Operations
Teresa Chapman, GIS Program Manager
James is the primary project contact for FTC and provides all project management functions, program development, GIS utility data build and on-site training. His background experience covers all program components with 32 years experience in engineering design and project management of water, sanitation and stormwater programs. These incl
James is the primary project contact for FTC and provides all project management functions, program development, GIS utility data build and on-site training. His background experience covers all program components with 32 years experience in engineering design and project management of water, sanitation and stormwater programs. These include water resources, infrastructure, rehabilitation, GIS implementation, environmental engineering, utilities and road construction. James has routinely integrated GIS technology with engineering, developing software tools to assist in system modeling, design, and construction administration. His specialty is training for people specializing in utilities, public works and engineering as well as providing training for people with fire, police and city and county administrations.
Teresa Chapman, GIS Program Manager
Marcus Austin, Director of Field Operations
Teresa Chapman, GIS Program Manager
Teresa has over 10 years of engineering and GIS implementation experience. In her capacity as Program Manager with FTC, she has utilized GIS in real-world engineering situations to improve informational management and decision support for both clients and their engineers. Teresa supports the data collection, tracking and analysis function
Teresa has over 10 years of engineering and GIS implementation experience. In her capacity as Program Manager with FTC, she has utilized GIS in real-world engineering situations to improve informational management and decision support for both clients and their engineers. Teresa supports the data collection, tracking and analysis functions of her team for multiple municipalities and has performed utility design, permitting, bidding assistance and construction administration services throughout her career. She also has experience in water resources, sanitary sewer systems, infrastructure rehabilitation, and road construction and continues to expand her knowledge base.
Marcus Austin, Director of Field Operations
Marcus Austin, Director of Field Operations
Marcus Austin, Director of Field Operations
Marcus is a seasoned leader in the construction and infrastructure industry with over 35 years of hands-on experience managing high-value municipal projects across South Florida. As Director of Field Operations at FTC, he has previously overseen the planning, design, and construction of more than $500 million in infrastructure improvement
Marcus is a seasoned leader in the construction and infrastructure industry with over 35 years of hands-on experience managing high-value municipal projects across South Florida. As Director of Field Operations at FTC, he has previously overseen the planning, design, and construction of more than $500 million in infrastructure improvements, including water, sewer, drainage, and public facilities. Marcus is especially known for leading complex, multi-jurisdictional projects through permitting, design, and delivery—always on time and within budget. Marcus integrates GIS technology to enhance project oversight, streamline workflows, and empower field teams to adopt innovative, data-driven practices. A decisive and respected project leader, he brings strategic vision, technical depth, and a results-driven approach to every challenge.
Nikolina Trifonova, Project Engineer
Nikolina Trifonova, Project Engineer
Marcus Austin, Director of Field Operations
Nikolina graduated with a Masters of Water Supply and Sewage Engineering and has over 7 years of engineering experience. She has worked extensively with Civil Engineering projects including Autocad drafting and design, water and wastewater system design, pump and pumping design design and contraction, and wastewater treatment projects. He
Nikolina graduated with a Masters of Water Supply and Sewage Engineering and has over 7 years of engineering experience. She has worked extensively with Civil Engineering projects including Autocad drafting and design, water and wastewater system design, pump and pumping design design and contraction, and wastewater treatment projects. Her most recent work involves utilizing GIS (Geographic Information System) software to carry out projects including asset management, data management for utilities, hydraulic modeling, and developing service line inventories for utilities.
Chelsea Lodato, Project Engineer
Nikolina Trifonova, Project Engineer
Chelsea Lodato, Project Engineer
As a recent graduate from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Chelsea brings a fresh perspective and strong foundation in engineering principles to her role as a Project Engineer at Florida Technical Consultants. She is eager to apply her theoretical knowledge in a practical setting and is dedicated to contribu
As a recent graduate from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Chelsea brings a fresh perspective and strong foundation in engineering principles to her role as a Project Engineer at Florida Technical Consultants. She is eager to apply her theoretical knowledge in a practical setting and is dedicated to contributing innovative ideas while continuously expanding her knowledge in GIS. She is enthusiastic about leveraging her education to drive impactful solutions in her dynamic role.
Amelia Alman, GIS Analyst
Nikolina Trifonova, Project Engineer
Chelsea Lodato, Project Engineer
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Amelia Alman attended Eugene Lang College at The New School in New York City and graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies and a minor in Temporary Environments. Through her educational and professional career, she has had the opportunity to work with NYC School Construction Authority, NY
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Amelia Alman attended Eugene Lang College at The New School in New York City and graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies and a minor in Temporary Environments. Through her educational and professional career, she has had the opportunity to work with NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Housing Authority, The Friends of the Brooklyn Queens Connector and St. Nick’s Alliance. Currently, she is a GIS Analyst at Florida Technical Consultants.
Jonathan Julier, Field Inspector
Jonathan Julier, Field Inspector
Jonathan Julier, Field Inspector
Jonathan is a Field Inspector with 3 years of experience. He is experienced with GIS based Construction Information Management tools developed by FTC to track construction quantities. He has been attending Broward College for Construction Administration. During his projects he has excelled at using GIS to track and quantify field information.