Wagner Construction Inc. · 18 hours ago
Survey Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWagner Construction Inc. is seeking a Survey Project Manager to enhance their construction technology ecosystem and data workflows. This role involves overseeing technology standards, managing GPS and drone mapping operations, and ensuring data integrity across projects.
Construction
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary owner of Wagner’s construction technology stack including:
– Trimble Business Center
– GPS machine control and rovers
– Base stations
– Propeller drone mapping
– Supporting CAD tools (AutoCAD 3D/Civil 3D)
Develop and maintain company-wide standards for:
– Site control, localizations, and calibrations
– Model-building workflows and file structures
– Drone mapping procedures and deliverables
– Naming conventions and version control for all project models and data
Coordinate with leadership on technology planning and budgeting, including hardware, software, licensing, and upgrades
Manage GPS infrastructure for approximately 40–50 pieces of GPS-controlled equipment and 10–15 base stations
Set up and maintain base stations, site calibrations, and control networks to ensure consistent, accurate positioning across projects
Build, manage, and update Trimble Business Center models for use in rovers and machine control
Oversee distribution, versioning, and documentation of all control files and models used by field crews and equipment
Assist the Equipment team with hardware configurations, updates, and troubleshooting for GPS/machine control systems
Plan and coordinate Propeller drone mapping operations for active projects
Process flight data and generate accurate surfaces, contours, and 3D models
Use Propeller outputs to:
– Verify earthwork and trench quantities
– Track progress vs. design surfaces
– Support as-built documentation and closeout
Align drone data with Trimble models, survey control, and CAD design files to maintain consistency across platforms
Establish and manage data controls so field data and models feed cleanly into estimating, project budgets and cost codes, schedules, and production tracking
Perform 2D and 3D takeoffs using Trimble and AutoCAD 3D/Civil 3D to support estimating and preconstruction
Assist Estimators by validating quantities and constructability, and preparing models that can transition directly to field use
Provide Project Managers with quantity verification and production reports using drone data, survey/GPS, and model comparisons
Support owner and subcontractor billings with accurate survey- and drone-based quantity data
Maintain document control and equipment files for all GPS, base station, and machine control configurations
Create and maintain SOPs, checklists, templates, and quick-reference guides for survey and layout, GPS/machine control processes, and drone mapping and data delivery
Train and mentor foremen, superintendents, operators, and junior GPS/survey staff on use of Trimble, Propeller, and related tools
Support pre-construction and construction meetings where models, layout, quantities, or data workflows are discussed
Provide field support for layout, checks, and verification on complex underground utilities, site, and heavy civil projects
Prepare and keep current as-built drawings and digital records that reflect actual field conditions
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders that reflect Wagner’s core values
Understand and support all jobsite safety requirements and participate in Wagner’s safety program
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, or related field, OR a strong equivalent combination of field experience (typically 3–7+ years in heavy civil/site/underground with GPS, survey, and construction technology responsibilities)
Demonstrated experience with: Trimble Business Center (model building, data prep, exports)
Demonstrated experience with: GPS machine control and rover workflows
Demonstrated experience with: Base station setup, site calibrations, and control networks
Demonstrated experience with: Propeller or similar drone mapping platforms
Demonstrated experience with: AutoCAD 3D/Civil 3D for surfaces and model refinement
Ability to read and interpret plans, profiles, and construction documents
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
Solid decision-making ability under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, and general PC and cloud-based file management
Company
Wagner Construction Inc.
Since 1985 Wagner Construction Inc., has been a resource to the Midwest by providing services in a variety of different sectors including Underground Utilities, Site development, Forestry, Commercial/Industrial building, Heavy civil, and Transportation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase