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Machine Control Model Builder / CAD Technician - Heavy Civil Position M achine Control Model Builder / CAD Technician - Heavy Civil Location Niagara Falls, NY office, with regular visits to job sites across the Buffalo-Niagara region Employment Full-time, year-round Pay $70,000 to $80,000 per year, based on experience, plus benefits Position Summary Mark Cerrone, Inc. (MCI) is a heavy civil and asbestos abatement general contractor based in Niagara Falls, New York, building for public and private owners across the Buffalo-Niagara region. This position may be employed by MCI or a related company. We are hiring a Machine Control Model Builder / CAD Technician to build the 3D models our operators and layout crews work from on heavy civil projects (earthwork, roadway, utilities and site work), and to prepare the as-built drawings and mapping those projects require. The models drive the machines, so accuracy is the job. Every model is checked against the contract documents before it goes to the field. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build 3D design surfaces, alignments and machine control models from contract plans, profiles, cross sections and specifications for earthwork, roadway, utility and site work.
• Prepare and deliver machine control and rover data for Trimble systems, from Trimble Business Center to Trimble Earthworks and Siteworks.
• Check every model before release against plan grades, profiles, cross sections, details and addenda, and document the check.
• Identify errors, conflicts and missing information in the contract documents and report them in writing to the project manager, so they can be resolved before the work is built.
• Revise models for addenda, RFIs, change orders and field changes. Keep a model release log so the field is always working from the current version.
• Prepare earthwork quantities, cut/fill and takeoffs in AGTEK to support estimating, budgeting and progress tracking.
• Prepare as-built drawings and mapping from field survey data for project records, closeout submittals, quantity verification and pay items.
• Prepare existing-conditions and progress mapping and surfaces from field data for construction use.
• Produce CAD drawings and exhibits for change orders, RFIs and field coordination.
• Work with operators, foremen and field survey staff to troubleshoot models and machine control issues on site.
• Support bids with takeoffs and preliminary surfaces when requested.
• Follow MCI safety requirements on every job site visit. Required Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years building 3D models for heavy civil construction (earthwork, roadway, utilities, site work). Heavy civil experience is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including CAD drafting and sheet production.
• Experience preparing as-built drawings and mapping from field survey data.
• Proficiency in Trimble Business Center.
• Working knowledge of AGTEK.
• Able to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, cross sections, details and specifications.
• Understanding of horizontal and vertical datums, coordinate systems, site calibrations and GPS.
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to checking your own work.
• Valid driver's license and able to travel to job sites. Preferred Qualifications
• Field layout or GPS rover experience.
• Experience with Trimble Earthworks and Siteworks.
• Experience on NYSDOT, Thruway Authority or municipal public works projects.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying, civil engineering technology or a related field. Software and Equipment
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Trimble Business Center and AGTEK.
• Trimble Earthworks machine control and Trimble Siteworks rovers.
• Fieldwire and Microsoft Office (training provided on Fieldwire). Work Environment and Physical Requirements
• Primarily office-based, with regular visits to active heavy civil job sites.
• Site visits involve walking on uneven ground around operating equipment, outdoors in all weather, wearing required PPE.

Extended periods of computer work. We are an equal opportunity employer. This description covers the principal duties of the position. It is not an exhaustive list, and duties may change based on project and business needs.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person