GPS Construction Technology Expert

Central Specialties, Inc.; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Specialties, Inc. in Alexandria, MN is seeking a GPS & Construction Technology Specialist to manage GPS machine control, survey, and positioning tech across heavy highway projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, foremen, survey crews, estimators, and operators to ensure accurate digital models and machine guidance systems. This role also supports drone-based mapping and stockpile verification, maintaining equipment, software, and data standards, with travel to jobsites as

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of GPS machine control or surveying experience.
• Experience with drone operations for surveying preferred or willing to obtain FAA Part 107 certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, build, and maintain digital terrain models (DTMs) and alignments for machine control.
• Upload, calibrate, and maintain GPS machine control files for equipment.
• Verify GPS model accuracy prior to project startup.
• Support field personnel with setup, localization, and troubleshooting.
• Train operators on GPS machine control systems.

Skills

GPS machine control

Drone mapping operations

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Topcon/Trimble/Leica/Carlson

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Equivalent combination of education and heavy civil construction experience

Tools

Topcon GPS

Trimble Business Center

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

Propeller

Job description

Central Specialties, Inc. in Alexandria, MN is seeking a GPS & Construction Technology Specialist to manage GPS machine control, survey, and positioning tech across heavy highway projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, foremen, survey crews, estimators, and operators to ensure accurate digital models and machine guidance systems. This role also supports drone-based mapping and stockpile verification, maintaining equipment, software, and data standards, with travel to jobsites as