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Survey/3D Laser Scanning Technician
- Workplace
- On-site
- Commitment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
Location
San Francisco, United States
As a Survey/3D Laser Scanning Technician, you will be responsible for performing and documenting visual observations, maintaining continuity between office and field teams, and utilizing technology to ensure quality control of the installation process. You will work closely with field crews, foremen, superintendents and project managers to ensure constructability, accuracy, and seamless execution of the project.
Responsibilities
- Centralizing project data and implementing an organized system for real-time information access.
- Perform unbiased third-party observations to identify discrepancies and potential risks to help mitigate accidents and injuries on-site.
- Utilizing technology to collect data and producing visual content which communicates as-built conditions.
- Work closely with field crews, foremen, superintendents and project managers to optimize project success.
- Organizing and managing all project-related data in one centralized location for consistency and convenience
- Creating a streamlined and organized system to ensure project teams have access to accurate, real-time information
- Document, report and maintain all observations to ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner
- Perform unbiased third-party observations at all stages of construction to ensure proper installation techniques and compliance with project plans and requirements
- Identifying deviations from the project plans, design specifications and model
- Identifying safety and quality-related risks to help mitigate accidents and injuries on-site that may impact the installation process, project's timeline, budget, or overall success
- Perform regular site walks with the 360 camera for documenting progress, completed work and highlight any issues
- Capture existing conditions with the 3D laser scanner, pre and post install, to identify discrepancies and potential issues
- Utilize a robotic total station (RTS) to support layout activities
- Operate UAS (drone) systems to capture aerial imagery of existing jobsite conditions for observation and analysis
- Compare model against collected data to ensure that the digital model represents the real-world construction elements accurately and producing visual content which communicates as-built conditions
- Working closely with project teams to streamline communication and operations, ensuring that information flows seamlessly between the office and the field
- Attend weekly meetings, present issues, and contribute to problem resolution
- Work hand-in-hand with field teams to address constructability concerns and assist in providing solutions
Requirements
- Experience: 1+ years in construction
- Flexibility: Ability to travel for work for 2 weeks – 18 months at a time and/or ability to relocate
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to identify and analyze issues and provide constructible solutions
- Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Scan Registration software, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Procore
- Coordination & Clash Detection: Understanding of multidisciplinary coordination efforts in BIM
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with contractors, project managers, and field teams
- Industry Expertise: Familiarity with construction terminology and means and methods
- Extreme Ownership Mentality: Take full responsibility for quality control solutions, project success, and team collaboration