What are the responsibilities and job description for the VDC Field Technician (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial position at Austin External?
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a VDC Field Technician in the Phoenix, AZ area. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!
Duties:
This role will perform a variety of tasks related to implementing field technology on Austin Commercial Projects. It will also include working with our Construction Technology Department and Project teams to create meaningful workflows and outputs using these technologies.
Functional Areas of Responsibility include:
- Drone/UAV
- Pre-flight
- Manage & Maintain Drone Equipment
- Identify if any waivers are needed
- Develop Flight Plans
- Fly the Drone
- Pre-Flight Checklist
- Observe flight
- Post-Flight
- Review processed data for accuracy
- Update overlays and stockpiles
- Download requested aerials
- Drone Output Workflows
- Develop workflows for project sites
- Laser Scanning
- Perform 3D scanning, laser scanning, and other optical metrology methods
- Post processing (Registration) of the 3D laser scan data using FARO Scene
- Perform point cloud analysis
- Field visits including mobilizing and demobilizing the laser scan equipment
- Review and evaluate request from clients and project teams
- Point of contact and have regional responsibility for the activities, developments and issues concerning 3D scanning
- Communication and interaction with project teams regarding project needs
- Assist in proposal preparation efforts needing point cloud data
- Prepare technical and sales presentation material for marketing purposes
- Pre-flight
Education/Certifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related degree program is preferred but not required.
- Candidate must have passed the FAA Part 107 Exam and be registered to fly drone/UAVs on commercial project sites.
- Field Layout and Laser Scanning Experience required.
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Commercial
A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
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