VDC Reality Capture Assistant Technician (NYC)

Division: New York Main
Location: New York, NY 10001 USA
Job Type: Regular, Experienced, Salaried Exempt

About the Role

Perform Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Reality Capture tasks and maintain equipment needed for capturing digital representations of field conditions for use by VDC team members and in support of project deliverables. Reality Capture technologies and services covered may include laser scanning, point capture/layout, aerial (Drone/UAV) data and image capture, terrestrial data/image capture, robotic layout, thermal imaging, and ground penetrating radar.

Responsibilities

• Perform Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Reality Capture tasks as directed and support team to deliver services for construction project and VDC team.
• Provide Reality Capture data to support team deliverables in support of VDC coordination and related engineering tasks.
• Operate assigned Reality Capture equipment to perform Reality Capture services and maintain equipment to ensure proper servicing and calibration.
• Maintain Reality Capture file management and document control.
• Read and understand construction plans, specifications, and other related documents to assist with reviews of Reality Capture processes to align with contracted requirements.
• Conduct review of drawings and submittals against captured data (e.g., scans) to identify discrepancies.
• Process and align captured data using required software and provide consumable deliverables to project teams.
• Perform field to model deviation analysis on work-in-place and report findings to project team.
• Provide progress reports and communicate status related to progression of Reality Capture tasks and schedule to Reality Capture and VDC teams.
• Verify site control, surveying workflows, and model-based layouts.
• Identify specified coordinates, align, and apply scans and data to support geographic and spatial project coordinate systems (e.g., latitude/longitude, state plane, GPS/Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)) within project workflows.
• Learn about and assist with other VDC workflows including production tracking, mixed reality (VR/AR), facilities management, drawing creation (e.g., slab penetration, beam penetration), and pursuit modeling.
• Draft project Requests for Information (RFIs) related to conditions discovered and supported by Reality Capture data.
• Approach tasks collaboratively and foster professional relationships and communication with teammates, Trades, design partners, and clients.
• Understand and engage with Turner Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team to support project team’s compliance with company policy for Drone/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) use.
• Fully understand work instructions, jobsite signage, comply with safety protocols, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Pursue opportunities to learn about construction and building methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement team discussions.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program, or from a certificate program, in Surveying or related technical major, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field of study, and minimum of 3 years of related experience, or in a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Able to read and understand contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to tailor communications to non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Basic project and time management skills, able to manage competing demands, and request prioritization of tasks to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Able to produce work and collaborate with others using online collaboration tools, and manage multiple communication workstreams.
• Able to work independently with direction and in team environment.
• Proficient in computer applications, Microsoft Office suite of applications required, and functional knowledge of Reality Capture related BIM based computer applications (e.g., Autodesk Civil3D, Revit, ReCap Pro, Point Layout, and Navisworks Manage).
• Operational knowledge of laser scan processing applications.
• Regular travel.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands, talk, and hear.
• Frequently views a computer monitor and uses a computer keyboard.
• Frequently uses mobile device interfaces and small touch screens/keypads on assigned equipment.
• Requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to be mobile and travel both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances.
• Must regularly lift, move, and carry up to 20 pounds over short to medium distances and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Performs work at office locations and/or off-site venues.
• Regularly works at construction work sites exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $92,000 - $102,000 annualized.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness benefits.
• Voluntary legal plan, identity theft protection.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Schedule

This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.