Data Prep Manager, Heavy Civil Construction

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS)•Springdale, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 manager also prepares files directly to help keep projects on schedule. The role develops and maintains company-wide Data Prep standards and workflow procedures, trains and mentors Data Prep Technicians, balances work across team members and branches, reviews files for quality and compliance before release, and coordinates Data Prep needs among branch offices, project teams, and field operations. This is a full-time, office-based position in Springdale, Arkansas. Remote work is not available, and relocation assistance is not offered. The position typically involves 50 or more hours per week, with availability for on-call early or late hours to address job-site delays, bad weather, and emergencies. The employee may need to work extended hours as workload requires and travel between locations.

Requirements

At least three years of construction industry experience.
A college or technical degree in Drafting, Surveying, or a construction-related field.
Experience using Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
Experience building 3D models in Trimble Business Center and Pipe Networks in Civil 3D; Data Center experience is stated as required in the skills section.
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 design-engineer intent from project documents and digitally produce accurate, working 3D surface models and improvement data for construction layout.
Proficiency in Trimble Business Center, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Navisworks.
Ability to process information quickly and make decisions.
Initiative and ability to prioritize tasks, with organizational, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.
Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of basic computer technology.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Dependability and ability to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team.
Strong math and analytical skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must be able to work extended hours as workload requires.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the surveying and construction industry; the posting states willingness to train the right candidate who meets the company culture.

Responsibilities

Supervise office staff at multiple ESS branch offices.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of Data Prep files.
Monitor Data Prep Technicians’ performance to ensure quality files are delivered on time and within budget.
Establish and maintain Data Prep procedures and quality-control measures to support efficient, productive work and accurate field data.
Develop and maintain company-wide Data Prep standards and workflow procedures.
Train and mentor Data Prep Technicians to apply procedures and standards consistently.
Assign and balance workload across team members and branches.
Review files for quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards before release.
Coordinate Data Prep needs among branch offices, project teams, and field operations.
Prepare project estimates for Data Prep services.
Support team morale, efficiency, and individual performance.
Prepare files directly when workload demands.
Perform other related duties as assigned.