Company Overview

R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc.

R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc. (RJH) was founded in 1999 by R. Joe Harris, Jr. and has steadily grown to provide both civil engineering and land surveying services. RJH has been responsible for a variety of projects ranging from simple, single-task designs to multi-task/multi-phase projects. Our professional staff has extensive experience on municipal, residential and commercial projects.

While we offer both Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, each department is set up to work together or separately from one another as needed. Both departments are staffed with competent personnel who hold experience in both fields and are able to take on and complete challenging projects.

R. Joe Harris & Associates, Inc. strives to go above and beyond client expectations and works to involve the client in every aspect of project scheduling and planning. We feel that communication with the client is a key aspect of our service and fully believe that reaching goals and deadlines in an efficient manner is vitally important to the success of a project. Every client is treated with the respect, care and attention that they have come to appreciate and expect, regardless of the project size or type.

Corporate Officers/Administration

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R. Joe Harris, Jr., P.E..

President

Mr. Harris founded R. Joe Harris & Associates in 1999 after having worked in both the private and public sectors.  Using his extensive experiences in planning, design, permitting and construction management, he has overseen the growth and expansion of the firm over the years.  Mr. Harris’ experiences include residential, commercial, institutional and municipal designs.

Education/Licensure:

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering – Clemson University
  • South Carolina Professional Engineer – 20500
  • North Carolina Professional Engineer – 26207


Professional Affiliations:

  • American Society of Civil Engineers – Member

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Brandon S. Pridemore

Vice President

Mr. Pridemore joined R. Joe Harris & Associates in 2001 after having worked in the Charlotte Region gaining experience as a land surveyor, construction inspections/management, and engineering (design and permitting).  Mr. Pridemore’s duties include oversight of company operations, marketing and contracts, coordination of projects, performing due diligence/feasibility, and planning of projects.

Education/Licensure:

  • Assoc. in Engineering Technology – York Technical College
  • Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control – 5581


Professional Affiliations:

  • American Society of Civil Engineers – Aff. Member
  • CPESC, Inc.

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Kenneth M. Green, PLS/RLS

Vice President/Survey Manager

Mr. Green joined R. Joe Harris & Associates in 2003 and is the manager of the surveying department.  Having spent over 30 years in the surveying industry, he has experience in performing boundaries, topographic surveys, flood design surveys, route surveys, construction staking, as-builts and right-of-way acquisition/easement mapping.

Education/Licensure:

  • B.S. in Engineering Technology – WV Institute of Technology
  • A.S. in Civil Engineering Technology – WV Institute of Technology
  • South Carolina Registered Land Surveyor – 14529
  • North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor – L-3512


Member :
South Carolina Society of Professional Land Surveyors
Member : North Carolina Society of Surveyors

Managers

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Patrick L. Murphy, P.E.

Director of Engineering

Mr. Murphy joined R. Joe Harris & Associates in 2005 and serves as the director of the engineering department.  His duties include coordinating and staffing all engineering projects, coordinating surveying tasks needed for designs, maintaining client relations, assessment of regulatory rules and standards, assist in performing construction services and contract administration.

Education/Licensure:

  • B.S in Civil Engineering – Univ. of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • South Carolina Professional Engineer – 28855
  • North Carolina Professional Engineer – 36836


Professional Affiliations:

  • American Society of Civil Engineers – Member

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Bryan R. Lackey, PLS

Asst. Survey Manager

Mr. Lackey joined R. Joe Harris & Associates in 2015 and is the assistant manager of the surveying department. With nearly 15 years in the surveying industry, he has experience in performing boundaries, topographic surveys, route surveys, construction staking, as-builts and right-of-way acquisition/easement mapping.

Education/Licensure:

  • A.S. in Surveying Technology – Southwestern Community College
  • North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor – 5055


Professional Affiliations:

  • North Carolina Society of Surveyors