Construction 3D Modeler (Heavy Civil Construction)

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General Summary
Responsible for developing accurate, field-ready 3D construction models and digital design data to support survey and construction operations on heavy civil infrastructure projects. Also, responsible to interpret construction plan sets, specifications, electronic design files, and other project information and convert that information into usable 3D models for field implementation. Models may include roadway corridors, alignments, profiles, surfaces, grading, bridges, structural components, utilities, and other civil infrastructure features.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Interpret civil construction plan sets, specifications, profiles, cross sections, details, electronic design files, and other project information to develop accurate and usable 3D construction models.
Develop 3D roadway corridors, horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, surfaces, grading models, bridges, structural components, utilities, and other civil construction features required to support field survey and construction operations.
Utilize Trimble Business Center (TBC) as the primary production platform to create, edit, review, quality-check, and prepare construction models and survey data for field use.
Convert 2D construction plans and design information into accurate, field-ready 3D models and digital construction data.
Develop and provide standardized and custom training programs for project and pursuit personnel to ensure current project and company needs are met
Utilize models developed in Microstation Inroads and Geopak to create intelligent models for infrastructure projects
Develop and update models for projects that accurately reflect staging, construction sequence, and means and methods for planning and communication both internally and externally to ensure current project and company needs are met
Maintain BIM/VDC workflows that provide quantity data in various forms in an auditable manner, for use in estimating and forecasting, to ensure company/project needs are met
Develop and maintain company’s systems, procedures, policies and metrics relating to CAD Standards, BIM Presentations and Electronic Libraries to ensure consistency and leveraging of evolving technology
Assist in the development of BIM and VDC training, and deployment throughout the company, to ensure current project and company needs are met and the leveraging of evolving technology
Develop integrated models that contain 3D,4D, 5D, and 6D elements (through BIM technology from Autodesk and Bentley systems) for integrated project delivery and O&M turn over
Actively represent Company interests at/with agency and industry related forums, meetings and associations to ensure leveraging of evolving technology and company exposure
Clearly communicate model assumptions, discrepancies, conflicts, and potential design issues to survey and project personnel before information is released for field use.
Effectively manage multiple modeling assignments and priorities while responding to the schedule-driven requirements of active construction projects.
Education/Certification
High school diploma or equivalent required
Technical Degree in applicable field or 5+ years demonstrated experience preferred, but not required
BS in Civil Engineering or related field a plus
Work Experience
5+ years of demonstrated work with CAD, civil design, surveying, or 3D construction modeling software in a production environment.
Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting civil construction plan sets, including roadway plans, plan and profile sheets, cross sections, grading plans, drainage plans, structural plans, and construction details.
Demonstrated ability to convert construction plans and design information into practical, accurate 3D models or other digital construction deliverables.
Experience developing 3D surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, roadway models, grading models, bridges, structures, or similar civil construction models preferred.
Experience preparing models and digital design data for field survey and construction layout is highly desirable.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Proficient with standard and advanced roadway design methods
Strong understanding of civil roadway geometry, including horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross sections, slopes, grades, offsets, surfaces, breaklines, and corridors
Strong database operations and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) skills, especially Microsoft Excel
Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources and projects
Sound decision-making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate
Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
Good consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees/management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges
Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
Ability to professionally communicate the basis for individual work product while in a pressured environment
Ability and willingness to become highly proficient in Trimble Business Center, which will serve as the primary modeling and production software for this position.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions.
Additional requirements/skills
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
Ability to travel, including overnight travel
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$87,565.00 - $131,349.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. ​
About Granite Construction Incorporated

Skills
Excel, BIM