Kraemer North America is currently looking for a Grade Control Specialist to join our team in our Mountain West Region (Castle Rock, CO). As a Grade Control Specialist, you will play a large role in all field processes relating to operating GPS, machine control systems, and survey work.

We are proud to provide a stable and challenging work environment with the opportunity for personal growth in a family-centered company that prides itself on providing technical, innovative, and complete solutions to the most challenging highway and bridge construction problems. Kraemer realizes the core strength of our Company is the individuals we employ, and we are proud to employ some of the most talented individuals in the construction industry. 

We value our people. We work safely. We provide quality and commitment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the administration and compliance of Kraemer Safety and Quality Programs
• Understand field processes of operating GPS and Machine control systems
• Frequently and professionally communicate with clients, contractors, teammates, etc.
• Assist with the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
• Create, manage and maintain project layout and construction data, including creating machine and data collector files for the projects
• Understand and perform machine control and field device upload processes
• Process work orders for QC, field-to-office information or as-builts
• Provide interpretation of design plans to construction/staking/laying out
• Ensure surveys are compliant with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Perform calculations such as alignments, drainage, structures and roadway modeling
• Establish and maintain standardized machine control/survey models and construction survey data for project-level operations
• Train field crews to operate GPS equipment and machine control properly
• Ensure GPS equipment and machine controls are calibrated and working properly
• Assist with conducting quantity calculations and drawings as required

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or civil Engineering desired, or equivalent heavy civil work or surveyor experience
• 1-3 years’ experience building 3D surfaces with Trimble Business Center (TBC), Carlson Civil, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation InRoads, Terramodel, or related software
• Proficient in Machine Control Modeling, BIM is a plus
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Strong decision making and/or problem-solving skills
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Efficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of and ability to read construction plan

 Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan w/company match
• Profit Sharing
• Dependent Care and Health Care Reimbursement Plan
• Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Computer Purchase Program

Hiring range: $60,000 - $100,000; base salary is dependent on multiple factors: education, experience, skills, market rates, internal equity and/or location.