GIS Construction Services Technician

Olsson • North Kansas City, MO

140d

About The Position

As a GIS Technician on our Construction Administration and Management team, you will aid our construction managers using ESRI's suite of products to collect and manage data from ongoing construction projects. You will use your experience and proficiency as a data analyst with ESRI software (ArcGIS Desktop & Pro) and skills AutoCAD. You will review and manipulate data, perform in-depth analysis, and provide compelling visualizations to aid in construction projects. Olsson provides construction management, administration, and observation services for both public and private projects to ensure that work is performed in conformance with project documents. Our construction services include daily observation / inspection, project documentation, submittal review, design support, shop drawing review, payment application review, payroll review, and oversight for materials testing. We provide technically qualified personnel for our clients' specific project (utility, transportation, water, and industrial) requirements.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Associates degree in GIS, Geography, or related field preferred, but not required
• Must have at least three (3) years of relevant GIS experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to meet project deadlines
• Previous heavy civil construction experience preferred
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Trimble suite, GIS, and CAD software preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of GIS and CAD databases to support the construction administration team with a range of projects.
• Maintains maps, digitizing data collected from construction projects including utilities, earthwork, paving, and other data.
• Performs duties and troubleshooting by assisting team members in data collection using ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Trimble Access, and other software.
• Good knowledge of the general principles of GIS (Geographic Information Systems), CAD (Computer Aided Design) and Trimble Business Center.
• Ability to work independently on requests for geographic information, prepare and interpret data in a range of digital formats.

Benefits

• Traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.)
• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree