Virtual Modeler Technician I
Granite Construction Company

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!

General Summary

This position is responsible for providing technical virtual construction modeling and drafting for active projects through the generation of 2- and 3-dimensional models and drawings, as well as generating the survey data in the office and coordinating with survey personnel and projects supervision.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Generate 3D design models, 3D digital drawings, as-built models, as-built figures, documents, and data to enforce quality assurance and control over projects.
• Develop sketches, notes, and other input materials to produce computer-generated graphs, charts, overlays, civil engineering plans, and completed drawings.
• Compile and process field survey data to produce as-built plans and compliance requirements for quality assurance and controls.
• Perform quality control on computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) data to ensure its preparation for surveying application.
• Coordinate the office work and plans with survey personnel, projects supervision, and the fieldwork to ensure the smooth progress of projects.
• Prepare data for automatic machine control (AMG) to ensure proper calibration.
• Assist in the compilation of quantity take-offs and 3D models to prepare them for use in estimation and bidding.
• Ability to coordinate with construction operations, designers, and owners to ensure that good communication between all stakeholders.

Education/Certification

• Technical degree in applicable field or 1+ years of experience preferred

Work Experience

• Proficiency with AutoCAD required
• Experience in drawing and model management using ProjectWise
• Experience as a civil drafter for delivery of heavy civil projects preferred
• Familiarity with the production of as-built drawings preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to understand technical drawings and plans
• Advanced math and computer skills
• Proficiency with civil drafting software Autodesk, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and Bluebeam
• General civil construction knowledge, plan, and detail production experience preferred
• Microstation Inroads, Open Road Designer, and Revit experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Skilled in assuming responsibility and meeting deadlines

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. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscious.

Additional requirements/skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company's code of conduct
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive for extended periods of time

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:
$68,842.00 - $103,263.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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