Digital Construction Services Manager

Wagner Equipment Co; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Insurance options

Discounted employee plans

Job summary

Wagner Equipment Co. is seeking a Digital Construction Services Manager to lead a team delivering 3D modeling, machine control, and digital workflows for civil construction projects.

You will drive standards, oversee project delivery, and advise customers on technology adoption to improve safety, productivity, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years in construction technology, civil construction, survey, machine control, VDC, BIM, or related digital construction.
• 3+ years in leadership or management roles.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction operations and project workflows.
• Experience managing customer relationships and technical consulting engagements.
• Proven success leading teams and improving operational performance.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Construction Modeling Specialists.
• Oversee the delivery of 3D modeling, machine control, site positioning, survey support, drone operations, and workflows.
• Develop standards, optimize workflows, and ensure deliverables meet customer expectations for quality and timeliness.
• Advise customers on digital construction workflows and technology adoption; support sales with demonstrations.
• Manage departmental budgets, KPIs, and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Trimble machine control

Trimble Business Center

Trimble Connect

Trimble WorksManager

LiDAR & reality capture

Drone mapping

GIS / geospatial

Job description

Why Join Wagner?

At Wagner, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. We’re committed to helping our employees grow through meaningful work, career development, and opportunities to learn and advance. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the people who make our success possible. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan - Up to 96 hours of PTO in your first year + 8 company paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Plans - 401K eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 7%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• CEFCU - Employees have access to services including payroll deductions, savings, accounts, loans, VISA card and more
• Additional Benefits include Supplemental life Insurance, Critical Illness + Accidental Insurance, ID WatchDog and discounted employee phone plans

The Digital Construction Services Manager is responsible for leading the development, delivery, and growth of digital construction services that support customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This position directly leads and develops a team of Construction Modeling Specialists, providing strategic direction, technical oversight, resource planning, and quality management to ensure the successful delivery of 3D modeling and digital construction solutions.

In addition to managing the modeling team, the Digital Construction Services Manager is accountable for establishing modeling standards, optimizing workflows, developing team capabilities, and ensuring that all deliverables meet customer expectations for accuracy, quality, and timeliness.

The Digital Construction Services Manager serves as both a strategic leader and technical advisor, helping customers improve productivity, safety, accuracy, and project outcomes through the effective application of construction technology. This role requires strong leadership, operational management, customer engagement, and a deep understanding of civil construction practices, digital delivery workflows, and construction modeling technologies.

Pay Rate:

$106,912.22 - $147,005.66 Annually

Pay rate is dependent upon education & experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Construction Modeling Specialists.
• Establish performance expectations, coaching plans, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and customer service.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top talent within the Digital Construction Services organization.
• Coordinate resources and workloads to support customer and project requirements.

Digital Construction Services Delivery:

• Oversee the delivery of 3D modeling, machine control, site positioning, survey support, drone operations, reality capture, and digital project workflows.
• Ensure quality standards are established and maintained across all deliverables.
• Develop and implement best practices, workflows, standards, and operating procedures.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and service commitments to ensure successful execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and customer outcomes through technology.

Customer Engagement & Business Development:

• Act as a trusted advisor to customers regarding digital construction workflows and technology adoption.
• Support the sales organization through customer presentations, demonstrations, and project consultations.
• Collaborate with customers to develop implementation plans that maximize technology value and return on investment.
• Identify opportunities for expanded service offerings and recurring revenue growth.
• Participate in customer strategy meetings, industry events, and technology forums.

Technology & Innovation:

• Maintain expertise in industry-leading construction technologies including:
  • Trimble machine control and site positioning solutions
  • Trimble Business Center
  • Trimble Connect
  • Trimble WorksManager
  • Reality capture and LiDAR technologies
  • Drone mapping and data processing platforms
  • GIS and geospatial technologies
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance customer productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to digital construction workflows and service delivery.

Operational Management:

• Manage departmental budgets, performance metrics, and resource planning.
• Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms to measure effectiveness and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with sales, service, technology support, and leadership teams.
• Support strategic planning and departmental growth initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of experience within construction technology, civil construction, survey, machine control, VDC, BIM, or related digital construction disciplines.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction operations and project workflows.
• Experience managing customer relationships and technical consulting engagements.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and driving operational performance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Preferred:

• Experience with Trimble technology solutions.
• Proficiency with Trimble Business Center, Carlson, Civil 3D, and Autodesk.
• Experience with drone operations, LiDAR processing, and reality capture workflows.
• Knowledge of machine control systems, site positioning, and survey equipment.
• Professional certifications related to construction technology, project management, or surveying.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Team Development
• Business Acumen
• Change Management
• Communication & Influence
• Technology Adoption
• Project Management
• Quality Management

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office, customer office, and construction site environments.
• Frequent interaction with customers, contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
• Occasional lifting of technology equipment and field devices.
• Travel within assigned territory and customer locations as required.

Other Duties:

Job Offers are contingent upon all required pre-employment screenings which may include but are not limited to background checks, drug/alcohol testing, fit for duty testing, and any other job-related tests/screenings.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Wagner Equipment Co. is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.