Job Summary:
The VDC Field Technology Manager oversees and manages all VDC Field Technologies for Alston's mission critical portfolio, including data centers and other high-reliability facilities. The VDC Field Technology Manager will lead training, implementation, and processes in Reality Capture, Robotic Layout, and field verification for the VDC Department, with a focus on supporting fast-paced, tightly coordinated, zero-tolerance-for-error mission critical projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partner with VDC Director and VDC Manager, including local and remote support teams.
- Serve as the VDC field technology lead for mission critical projects, aligning technology deployment with the schedule, quality, and commissioning demands of data center and similar high-reliability facilities.
- First point of contact for all field and office personnel when scheduling VDC Technology.
- Responsible for successful deployment of VDC initiatives and VDC technology platform across mission critical projects.
- Supervise and direct VDC Specialists' daily activities while providing ongoing training and support.
- Responsible for aiding project personnel in implementing the VDC program activities on their projects through pro-active training, support, and examples.
- Review construction schedules and develop aligned VDC schedules directly with field management, including capture and verification milestones tied to MEP rough-in, prefabrication, equipment set, and commissioning sequences.
- Collaborate with all project disciplines, with emphasis on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection trade partners and their prefabrication teams.
- Lead research and development of UAS technologies.
- Direct, assign, and supervise UAS tasks of other employees as needed.
- Stay abreast of new technologies related to reality capture and evaluate for potential business use.
- Develop documentation of UAS governance, standards, checklists, best practices, and hardware/software standards.
- Track annual Alston pilot licenses, hardware, and insurance compliance.
- Collect, process, analyze, and format imagery and point cloud data acquired from UAS or ground-based platforms.
- Lead research and development of 3D Scanning.
- Direct, assign, and supervise 3D Laser Scanning tasks of other employees as needed.
- Lead scan-to-BIM workflows for as-built verification, including scanning of in-wall and overhead MEP, underground utilities, slab flatness and levelness, and installed equipment, and compare results against the coordinated model to identify clashes and deviations early.
- Support prefabrication and modular construction by verifying field conditions and tolerances ahead of delivery and install of skids, power and cooling modules, electrical rooms, and other prefabricated assemblies.
- Collaborate and assist Preconstruction on upcoming bids and pursuits, including mission critical clients' technology and reporting expectations.
- Identify and lead ways to apply technology to increase our value to the project team and mission critical clients.
- Lead research and development of Robotic Layout.
- Direct, assign and supervise RTS Layout tasks of other employees as needed, including high-density MEP and structural layout on accelerated schedules.
- Stay abreast of new technologies related to Robotic Layout and evaluate for potential business use.
- Develop documentation of Robotic Layout governance, standards, checklists, best practices, and hardware/software standards.
- Support quality control and commissioning readiness by providing field-captured data, progress documentation, and as-built deliverables to project teams and owners.
- Apply various other software and hardware applications to solve complex construction and engineering problems on a project.
- Travel and overnight trips may be needed for various project needs.
- Be able to present any/all VDC services to potential clients, owners, and stakeholders.
- Participate in strategic planning for VDC technologies.
- Maintain knowledge of developments in the field of technology through literature and attending conferences.
Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications:
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Significant experience related to UAS, 3D Laser Scanning, LiDAR, or Geomatics. Strong survey background is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience and familiarity in working with 3-D geospatial data, point clouds, and the development of digital models.
- Experience with imagery acquisition, photogrammetry, orthophotos, and registration.
- Familiarity with reality capture hardware and software such as Trimble RealWorks, ReCap Pro, Revit, and Navisworks.
- Experience with robotic total stations and layout platforms, and with integrating field layout and verification into BIM workflows.
- Defining workflow processes and leading implementation teams.
- Ability to direct and execute highly complex or specialized projects.
- Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, and manage time and competing priorities.
- 6-8 years of experience utilizing Reality Capture Software, Technology, or a similar position with a general construction contractor is preferred.
- 6-8 years of experience in construction/engineering with system constructability knowledge, preferably on mission critical projects such as data centers, semiconductor, pharmaceutical/life sciences, or healthcare.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Valid State-issued driver's license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance meet Alston Construction liability coverage requirements.
- OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification will be required.
- Possess an FAA Part 107 UAS License.
