Sr Surveyor

DPR Construction is seeking to fill a key role in Monroe, LA as the Field Technician – Sr. Surveyor. The successful candidate will support implementation of building control/layout, laser scanning, UAV, 360 photo, and other field technology applications as applicable across the business units in the Monroe, LA.  

Responsibilities

• Support the overall Field Technology services across the Region and designated projects.
• Support/Perform surveying & field layout activities with robotic total stations, GNSS, and GPS to support building control, self-perform work, field validation, quality control and quality assurance.
• Support/Perform 360 Photo capture and post processing activities.
• Support/Perform reality capture services utilizing terrestrial laser scanning and UAV/photogrammetry tools to capture, process, and document existing and as-built conditions of interior and exterior spaces.
• Plan, manage and deliver consistent activities for multiple construction projects.
• Execute laser scan projects from start to finish. Ability to operate tools, process the data and deliver to the project team in an efficient, useable, and timely manner.
• Download, register, evaluate and input point cloud data into Revit and Navisworks models.
• Support on-site construction team efforts in the implementation of field VDC applications, processes, and deliverables; support setup of BIM to Field equipment and/or software.
• Support project teams and VDC engineers on the utilization and analysis of reality capture deliverables (point clouds, meshes, 360 photos, etc.).
• Plan and execute field survey activities in accordance with standards set by the project team.
• Plan, manage and deliver consistent activities for multiple construction projects.
• Train, educate and mentor project personnel in various field technology software and processes.
• Work with local and remote teams to automate the data processing pipeline.
• Develop and improve current workflows.
• Teach and spread knowledge across the business unit through one-on-one trainings, group trainings, webinars, and symposiums.
• Ensure all labor, equipment, and materials are organized and equipment firmware is up to date.
• Assist with the allocation of resources and management of personnel.
• Assist with Business Unit asset and cost recovery.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented individual that will relish performing in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with ability to multitask, produce quality deliverables, and meet project-based deadlines. The successful candidate will have:

• Ability to work in a flat-organization environment that requires transparency, team collaboration, leading by influencing, and socialization of initiatives.
• Ability to manage, train, and develop new and existing team members.
• Experience building and leading teams.
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and listening.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Proficient with allocating and scheduling job duties to others.
• Collaborate and understand complex processes and produce solutions to them.
• Understand, communicate, and explain technical processes/programs to everyday users
• Position requires lifting and carrying moderately heavy equipment (25lbs ), climbing ladders and occasionally scanning crawl spaces and enclosed ceilings.
• Position requires being on feet for long periods of time.
• Flexible hours: can start at 6AM and occasionally require night or weekend work.
• Travel at least 50% of the time, at various construction sites.
• Ability to plan and execute multiple projects daily.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on construction experience in the AEC industry.
• Able to read and understand construction documents, shop drawings and plans.
• Advanced robotic total station knowledge and 2-3 years of implementation experience in the construction industry.
• Advanced knowledge in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or building point software packages.
• Advanced level software knowledge in Autodesk packages (e.g. Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360 etc.) and other platforms.
• Advanced knowledge in Autodesk Recap, Leica Register 360, and/or Leica Cyclone software packages.
• 3D scanning hardware and software knowledge with implementation experience in construction industry
• Advanced knowledge of DroneDeploy, StructionSite, and/or other photogrammetry post-processing software packages
• Experience with concrete GPR systems and deliverables
• Ability to quickly learn new software, tools, equipment, and workflows.
• Total Station and/or Laser Scan course certification(s)
• FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Certification or ability to obtain in the first 6 months.
  
  

Required Education

• Associates Degree or Bachelors’ Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or similar field—surveying or related field of study is a plus.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant technical experience
  
  

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