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Construction Technology Manager (GPS)

Veit & Company, Inc.
United States, Iowa, Ankeny
Feb 17, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

This Construction Technology Manager role supports field supervisors, heavy equipment operators, construction technology specialists, and project management teams by ensuring timely digital data delivery and clear communication. With a proactive and curious mindset, this position drives continuous improvement across service offerings and regions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Digital Model & Data Management

  • Creates As-built, progress quantity topo, and other field data for the project team and/or client representatives.
  • Works with the project team to ensure that design revisions are completed on time to ensure field crews are working with the current design data.
  • Performs design work for project teams
  • Performs QA/QC Checks on team design files

Field Technology & Support

  • Performs, coordinates, and communicates setup of new project startup data, including field control/calibration, design files, 3D models, etc., as required by the project schedule
  • Work closely with equipment operators and field personnel to optimize workflows and maximize the use of machine control technology
  • Assists project teams with project progress and final quantity calculations.
  • Coordinates, communicates, and schedules layout, calibration, topo, and other field duties amongst the construction technology team.
  • Performs remote sensing acquisition tasks, including aerial drone survey, underwater sonar, and other applications, and data processing to ensure timely data delivery to requesting parties.
  • Maintains hardware inventory to ensure calibrations, firmware, and software licensing are current and kept up to date.
  • Works with field staff to troubleshoot, coordinate, and repair grade control technology hardware and software.
  • Facilitate, coordinate, and schedule day-to-day activities of the survey team.

Training & Technology Implementation

  • Lead training programs for field teams on best practices for machine control, rovers, and total stations.
  • Provide ongoing support and education to ensure high adoption rates and minimize downtime caused by technology-related issues.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains through technology.
  • Research and recommend new tools, software, and hardware to enhance field operations and digital workflows
  • Stay up to date on the latest advancements in machine control, survey technologies, and positioning systems

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Two years' minimum related experience and/or training.
  • MSHA, OSHA 10, and Part 107 drone certifications or ability to obtain.
  • Proficient with aerial drone photogrammetry software and hardware, both acquisition and processing.
  • Proficient with Trimble business center software and Trimble Civil Construction Suite
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, AutoCAD Civil3D software suite, and Propellor Drone Platform
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Must clearly communicate directions and information to all levels of management, employees, vendors, and business associates. Speaks effectively before groups as well as individuals.
  • Focus on teamwork-the ability to continually listen, collaborate, and communicate among colleagues, internal customers, and team partners and exude professionalism.
  • Desire to pursue training and development opportunities and to build knowledge continuously

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Preferred working knowledge of dredging software and hardware, including survey acquisition, mechanical dredging, and cutter suction dredging applications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Leads safety efforts for the team.
  • Provides leadership and supervision of Construction Technology Specialist(s) and 3D Modeling Specialist.
  • Oversee, mentor, and develop, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high efficiencyand effectiveness.
  • Hire, train, develop, and review all direct reports. Takes disciplinary action as necessary, on a timely basis, and in accordance with company policy.

OTHER:

  • The position requires a Valid Driver's License and the ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
  • Travel required within service regions - up to 25%- could include overnight stays.
  • Requires 8 to 10-hour workdays Monday through Friday and occasional weekends as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently communicates with employees and clients and must be able to exchange accurate information. Additional functions include standing and/or sitting in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+, using a computer/laptop in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting; navigating between office building floors; regularly attending off-site meetings or events. The employee must regularly use a computer/laptop/iPad in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting and navigate between office building floors.During field and project work, must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability

to adjust focus. Must be able to move over uneven terrain.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Most often, it is an office environment; however, occasional job site travel is required. The employee frequently works alone and with others. The employee may occasionally encounter high noise levels when visiting job sites, but hearing protection is provided/required. Most often in a typical office environment. The position will also require site visits, which could result in potential exposure to moving machinery, loud noises, odors, and dust. Hearing and eye protection are provided. Occasionally exposed to electrical hazards. May be exposed to environmental conditions and variable weather, including rain, snow,

wind, cold, and heat.

Additional Job Description:

Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Never settle, dig deeper

Our Core Values

  • Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.

  • Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it.

  • Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging.

  • Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.

  • Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY

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