Data Prep Manager, Heavy Civil Construction

Emery Sapp & Sons•Springdale, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

ESS is seeking a Data Prep Manager to lead the Data Prep Team across multiple branch offices. The manager ensures field crews receive accurate 3D surface models, survey staking files, and stringless files for GPS-controlled construction equipment, and prepares files directly when needed to keep projects on schedule. The role develops and maintains company-wide Data Prep standards and workflow procedures, trains and mentors Data Prep Technicians, assigns and balances workload, reviews files for quality and accuracy, and coordinates Data Prep needs across 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 based on workload and must be able to travel. The role requires a college or technical degree in drafting, surveying, or a construction-related field and at least three years of construction industry experience. Candidates need experience with Trimble Business Center and Autodesk Civil 3D, including 3D model building and Pipe Networks in Civil 3D, as well as knowledge of civil engineering concepts, construction documentation, drafting standards, and Data Prep procedures. The posting lists Data Center experience as both preferred and required. Familiarity with surveying and construction is noted, with willingness to train a candidate who meets the company’s culture expectations. ESS offers employee-owners an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, a 401(k), financial health education, health benefits and insurance with a wellness incentive, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, overtime opportunities, referral bonuses, continuing education and training, apprenticeship and leadership programs, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

College or technical degree in drafting, surveying, or a construction-related field.
At least three years of construction industry experience.
Experience using Trimble Business Center and Autodesk Civil 3D.
Experience building 3D models in Trimble Business Center and using Pipe Networks in Civil 3D.
Data Center experience; the posting also describes this experience as preferred.
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, functional 3D surface models and improvement data for construction layout.
Proficiency with 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 prioritization 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 the ability to travel.
Must be able to work extended hours as required by workload and be available on-call during early or late hours for job-site delays, bad weather, and emergencies.
Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Data Center experience is described as preferred in the posting.
Familiarity with the surveying and construction industry; the employer is willing to train the right candidate who meets its company culture.

Responsibilities

Supervise office staff at multiple ESS branch offices.
Prepare Data Prep files and oversee their preparation.
Monitor Data Prep Technician performance to ensure accurate, quality files are delivered on time and within budget.
Establish and maintain Data Prep procedures and quality-control measures.
Develop and maintain company-wide Data Prep standards and workflow procedures.
Train and mentor Data Prep Technicians in consistent application of standards and procedures.
Assign and balance workload among 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 files directly when workload demands to help keep projects on schedule.
Prepare project estimates for Data Prep services.
Support team morale, efficiency, and individual performance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.