Earthwork Modeler — Civil Estimating & Visualization Expert

Griffith Company; Downtown Brea (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Relocation assistance

401(k) program

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Griffith Company in Southern California is seeking an experienced Earthwork Modeler to join our Southern Region team. You will perform earthwork modeling, quantity takeoffs, and provide estimating support to ensure bid accuracy and project planning.

You will interpret civil drawings, grading plans, and geotechnical reports, use GPS machine control, drone/LiDAR reality capture, and collaborate with estimators, PMs, and field teams to deliver reliable earthwork models and analyses.

Qualifications

• Experience reading civil construction drawings and specs.
• Proven earthwork modeling and quantity takeoff experience.
• Familiar with geotechnical reports and grading plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform earthwork modeling and quantity takeoffs for civil, site development, roadway, highway, and heavy civil projects.
• Create accurate cut/fill analyses, mass haul plans, and earthwork quantity reports.
• Interpret grading plans, drawings, specs, and geotechnical reports.
• Review survey data, existing ground models, and digital terrain models.
• Utilize GPS machine control systems and modeling technology to support earthwork operations.
• Use drone and LiDAR for reality-capture and quantity verification.
• Analyze site preparation, excavation, embankment, grading activities.
• Identify design conflicts and quantity discrepancies; suggest value-engineering opportunities.
• Create exhibits, graphics, and visualizations for bid reviews.
• Coordinate with estimators, project managers, field operations personnel, and leadership.
• Present earthwork models and findings to project teams.
• Maintain accurate project files and documentation.

Skills

Read drawings

GPS machine control

Drone/LiDAR

Estimating software

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or related field

Tools

Excel

Agtek

Carlson

Job description

Griffith Company in Southern California is seeking an experienced Earthwork Modeler to join our Southern Region team. You will perform earthwork modeling, quantity takeoffs, and provide estimating support to ensure bid accuracy and project planning.

You will interpret civil drawings, grading plans, and geotechnical reports, use GPS machine control, drone/LiDAR reality capture, and collaborate with estimators, PMs, and field teams to deliver reliable earthwork models and analyses.