Data Prep Manager, Heavy Civil Construction

We’re currently looking for a Data Prep Manager who can make an immediate impact to our GPS team in Columbia, MO or Springdale, AR .

This is a full-time, office based position located in Columbia, Missouri or Springdale, Arkansas.

Remote work is not available for this role, and relocation assistance is not offered.

What you’ll be doing:

At ESS, the Data Prep Manager leads the Data Prep Team across multiple branch offices, ensuring field crews receive accurate 3D surface models, survey staking files, and stringless files for GPS-controlled construction equipment. When workload demands, the Data Prep Manager also prepares files directly to keep projects on schedule.

The Data Prep Manager develops and maintains company-wide Data Prep standards and workflow procedures, and trains and mentors Data Prep Technicians to apply them consistently. The role assigns and balances workload across team members and branches, reviews files for quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards before release, and coordinates Data Prep needs among branch offices, project teams, and field operations.

Must Have:

- Understanding of civil engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
- Experience with 3D model building in Trimble Business Center and Pipe Networks in Civil 3D.  Data Center experience is preferred.
- At least three years of construction industry experience required
- College or Technical Degree in Drafting, Surveying, or construction related field
- This is a full-time, office based position located in Columbia, Missouri or Springdale, Arkansas. Must be driving distance from either location.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise office staff at multiple ESS Branch Offices
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of Data Prep files
- Monitor performance of Data Prep Technicians to ensure quality files on time and within budget
- Establish and maintain Data Prep procedures and quality control measures to ensure efficient and productive performance and accurate data files for the field
- Responsible for morale, efficiency, and individual member performance for team members
- Prepare project estimates for Data Prep services
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

- Must have experience using Trimble Business Center and Civil CD
- Understanding of civil engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and documents
- Ability to understand drafting standards, and design documentation
- Experience examining and checking engineering drawings for compliance with cited specifications
- Working knowledge of Data Prep procedures and applications
- Ability to interpret the design engineer’s intent from the various project documents to digitally produce accurate and working 3d surface models as well as the preparation of improvement data for construction layout
- Proficient in the use of Trimble Business Center, Autodesk Civil 3d, and  Navisworks
- Experience with 3D model building in Trimble Business Center and Pipe Networks in Civil 3D.  Data Center experience is required.
- Ability to quickly process information and make decisions
- Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks: organizational, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills
- Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of basic computer technology
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks fast paced environment
- Dependable and able to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team of individuals
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have reliable transportation with the ability to travel
- Must have the ability to work extended hours as required by the workload
- Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Education & Experience:

- College or Technical Degree in Drafting, Surveying, or construction related field
- Familiarity with the surveying and construction industry, willing to train the right candidate who meets our company culture
- At least three years of construction industry experience required

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
- This is a full-time position which will typically involve 50+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on-call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.  This is not a remote position.

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE.

Beyond competitive compensation, ESS offers its employee-owners a variety of additional perks and bonus opportunities:

- Industry-leading Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) & Financial Health Education
- Comprehensive Health Benefits & Insurance with Wellness Incentive
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Business Casual Office Environment
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunities for Overtime
- Referral Bonus Program
- Continuing Education & Training Opportunities
- Apprenticeship Programs
- Leadership & Training Programs
- Growth Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)