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MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking an experienced Field Technology Manager to manage and support the company's survey and machine control equipment across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have deep extensive experience with the Trimble ecosystem, including GNSS/GPS base and rover systems, total stations, machine control systems, data collectors, and associated field technology.

This role will be responsible for the full lifecycle of survey and machine control equipment, including inventory management, equipment inspection, deployment, location tracking, troubleshooting, service and repair coordination, procurement support, and field technology support. The position will serve as a primary technical resource for project teams and field personnel while working closely with SITECH and other technology vendors to ensure equipment remains operational, properly configured, and ready for deployment.

The candidate will be highly organized, technically proficient, field-oriented, safety focused, and comfortable working across VDC, project management, field operations, equipment teams, and technology vendors.

• Manage the company's survey and machine control equipment fleet, including GNSS/GPS base and rover systems, total stations, machine control cab kits, data collectors, radios, and associated accessories.
• Maintain accurate inventory records including equipment serial numbers, assigned locations, project assignments, condition, and service status.
• Develop and maintain processes for equipment check-in, check-out, deployment, return, inspection, and storage.
• Track equipment movement between offices, projects, and service providers.
• Establish standardized equipment kits and configurations for common field applications.
• Maintain organized storage of survey equipment, accessories, batteries, chargers, tripods, poles, cables, brackets, and other components.
• Identify obsolete, damaged, underutilized, or surplus equipment and make recommendations for repair, replacement, or retirement.

• Perform routine inspections of survey and machine control equipment.
• Verify equipment condition, functionality, configuration, and readiness prior to deployment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, calibration, firmware updates, and repairs.
• Maintain equipment service history and documentation.
• Diagnose equipment issues and determine whether problems require field troubleshooting, configuration changes, vendor support, or professional repair.
• Coordinate equipment shipments to and from SITECH and other authorized service providers.
• Track equipment through the repair process and ensure timely return to service.
• Maintain appropriate spare equipment and components to minimize project downtime.

• Provide technical support to field personnel using Trimble survey and machine control technology.
• Troubleshoot GNSS/GPS, total stations, data collectors, radios, machine control systems, connectivity, and related hardware.
• Assist field personnel with equipment setup, configuration, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Provide remote support to project teams and travel to project sites when necessary to resolve complex technical issues.
• Assist field personnel in identifying whether issues are related to hardware, software, configuration, data, connectivity, or field procedures.
• Develop troubleshooting procedures, guides, and best practices for common field technology issues.
• Provide training and technical guidance to field personnel on proper equipment use, care, setup, and basic troubleshooting.

• Support Trimble software and workflows associated with the company's survey and machine control technology.
• Utilize and support:
  • Trimble WorksManager
  • Trimble Siteworks
  • Trimble Earthworks
• Support field-to-office and office-to-field data workflows.
• Maintain standardized software, firmware, and equipment configurations.

• Maintain accurate equipment inventories, service records, deployment information, and equipment status.
• Develop and maintain documentation for equipment operation, procedures, and workflows.
• Track equipment utilization, repairs, downtime, and replacement needs.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for Equipment & VDC leadership.
• Develop equipment standards, checklists, troubleshooting guides, and field reference materials.

• 5+ years of professional experience working with construction surveying, machine control, positioning technology, or a closely related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Trimble survey and construction technology.
• Demonstrated experience with GNSS/GPS base and rover systems.
• Experience with robotic and/or conventional total stations.
• Experience with construction machine control systems and cab kits.
• Experience troubleshooting survey and machine control hardware in field environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Trimble Business Center, Trimble WorksManager, Trimble Siteworks, and Trimble Earthworks.
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, GNSS corrections, control networks, field positioning, data transfer, and field-to-office workflows.
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing equipment inventories.
• Ability to diagnose technical problems and determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with field personnel, project staff, VDC personnel, vendors, and equipment technicians.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other normal business applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong desire and ability to self-learn and implement new technology.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Experience working for a construction contractor, heavy civil contractor, survey organization, or equipment technology provider.
• Experience working directly with SITECH or Trimble technical representatives.
• Advanced experience with Trimble GNSS and robotic total station systems.
• Experience managing survey and machine control equipment across multiple active projects.
• Experience developing equipment inventory, tracking, and maintenance systems.
• Experience training field personnel on survey and machine control technology.
• Familiarity with Trimble SCS900 and/or legacy Trimble field systems.
• Surveying education or formal training.
• Experience with construction technology procurement and capital equipment planning.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Forma (previously Autodesk Construction Cloud) and VDC workflows.

• Office, warehouse, and field support depending on project demands.
• Frequent interaction with project teams, field crews, VDC staff, vendors, and equipment technicians.
• Travel is required to support project technology needs and field troubleshooting.
• Work may occur in active construction environments and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Occasional lifting and transportation of survey equipment and equipment cases.
• Occasional work outside of normal business hours may be required to support critical project needs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Possess U.S. Work authorization
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.