Digital Construction Technician

Meyer Contracting

$50K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in reading heavy civil construction plans.
  • Experience with Agtek, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or similar software.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Acquire project data including CAD files and plan revisions from clients and engineers.
  • Create precise 3D surface and site models from 2D plans and survey data.
  • Verify that 3D models and data align with contractual plans and specifications.
  • Generate initial and updated quantity takeoffs for earthwork and materials.
  • Package and deliver completed models to the Field Technology Coordinator.
  • Communicate complexities and issues encountered during modeling.
  • Support estimating by providing takeoff quantities and training project management staff.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership program initiated in January 2024.
  • Medical and dental coverage.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Retirement plan (401k) with company employer contribution.
  • Ancillary benefits including life insurance and disability insurance.
Full Job Description
Meyer Contracting is seeking qualified applicants for a Digital Construction Technician position on our team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Data Acquisition: Proactively acquire all necessary project data, including CAD files, control points, as well as, plan changes, and revisions directly from clients and engineers.
  • 3D Model Creation: Utilize software such as Agtek, Civil 3D, and Trimble Business Center to develop precise 3D surface and site models from 2D plans and survey data.
  • Data & Plan Quality Control: Meticulously verify that all created 3D models and data accurately and completely represent the contractual plans and specifications.
  • Quantity & Progress Takeoffs: Generate initial earthwork and material quantity takeoffs. Furthermore, compute updated progress takeoffs using field-provided topographic surveys and processed drone flight data to support the project management team with current quantities.
  • Handoff & Communication: Package and deliver completed models and all supporting data in a standardized company format to the Field Technology Coordinator for field implementation. Clearly communicate any complexities, revisions, or potential issues discovered during the modeling process.
  • Support Estimating Team: Provide takeoff quantities and modeling needs to support project bidding when available, also lending training and expertise to PM staff to help develop accurate estimates


Job Qualifications:

  • Required:
    • Proficiency in reading and understanding heavy civil construction plans (earthwork, utilities, site-work).
    • Experience with 3D modeling and takeoff software (e.g., Agtek, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or similar).
    • Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for accuracy
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify plan discrepancies.
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Preferred:
    • 0+ years of experience in a similar role for a heavy civil contractor.
    • Expert-level knowledge of Trimble Business Center (TBC) and Agtek.
    • An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).


What We Offer:

Employee Ownership. Meyer Contracting became 100% employee-owned in January 2024. More information on this program will be provided during the screening and interview process.

The salary range offered is $50,000- $120,000. along with benefits which include medical, dental, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan (401k) with company employer contribution. Ancillary benefits, such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, accident insurance, cancer insurance, legal shield and ID shield are also available.

For more information about us, please visit our website at www.meyerci.com

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