Data Prep Manager, Heavy Civil Construction

We’re currently looking for a Data Prep Manager who can make an immediate impact to our GPS team in Springdale, AR. This is a full‑time, office based position located in Springdale, Arkansas. Remote work is not available for this role, and relocation assistance is not offered.

At ESS, the Data Prep Manager leads the Data Prep Team across multiple branch offices, ensuring field crews receive accurate 3D surface models, survey staking files, and stringless files for GPS‑controlled construction equipment. When workload demands, the Data Prep Manager also prepares files directly to keep projects on schedule. The Data Prep Manager develops and maintains company‑wide Data Prep standards and workflow procedures, and trains and mentors Data Prep Technicians to apply them consistently.

The role assigns and balances workload across team members and branches, reviews files for quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards before release, and coordinates Data Prep needs among branch offices, project teams, and field operations.

• Understanding of civil engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
• Experience with 3D model building in Trimble Business Center and Pipe Networks in Civil 3D.
• Data Center experience is preferred.
• At least three years of construction industry experience required
• College or Technical Degree in Drafting, Surveying, or construction related field
• This is a full‑time, office based position located in Springdale, Arkansas.

General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise office staff at multiple ESS Branch Offices
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of Data Prep files
• Monitor performance of Data Prep Technicians to ensure quality files on time and within budget
• Establish and maintain Data Prep procedures and quality control measures to ensure efficient and productive performance and accurate data files for the field
• Responsible for morale, efficiency, and individual member performance for team members
• Prepare project estimates for Data Prep services
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Must have experience using Trimble Business Center and Civil CD Understanding of civil engineering concepts, practices, and procedures Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and documents Ability to understand drafting standards, and design documentation Experience examining and checking engineering drawings for compliance with cited specifications Working knowledge of Data Prep procedures and applications Ability to interpret the design engineer’s intent from the various project documents to digitally produce accurate and working 3d surface models as well as the preparation of improvement data for construction layout Proficient in the use of Trimble Business Center, Autodesk Civil 3d, and Navisworks Experience with 3D model building in Trimble Business Center and Pipe Networks in Civil 3D.

Data Center experience is required. Ability to quickly process information and make decisions Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks: organizational, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of basic computer technology Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks fast paced environment Dependable and able to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team of individuals Strong math and analytical skills Must be 18 years of age or older Must have reliable transportation with the ability to travel Must have the ability to work extended hours as required by the workload Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• College or Technical…