Leak Detection & Utility Locating Project Lead

GPRS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GPRS in Denver, CO is hiring a Leak Detection Project Manager to lead field services for leak detection and utility locating. You will increase the company footprint in assigned markets, build client relationships, and ensure service excellence.

The role involves performing leak detection surveys, reporting findings with photos and satellite imagery, and using tools like GPR, data loggers, and acoustic devices. Flexibility for nights/weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Educational background in construction management, surveying technology, engineering or relevant job experience, preferred.
• Direct experience in Water Leak Locating is preferred; training will be provided to those without this experience.
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated team player
• Possess skills in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Drive and ability to learn how to use GPR and other equipment to complete locating projects
• Must be physically capable of carrying up to 35 lbs
• Ability to work a flexible schedule – including overnights and nights/weekends as needed.
• Able to pass a drug screen and background criteria commensurate with industry standards
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record

Responsibilities

• Provide leak detection and utility locating field services.
• Increase GPRS’s leak detection presence in assigned markets.
• Build and maintain client relationships through excellent service.
• Seek out client opportunities to increase GPRS’s leak detection presence in assigned markets.
• Create client opportunities for leak detection.
• Perform comprehensive leak detection surveys and emergency leak location services on pressurized water lines.
• Prepare field report of findings including photographs and satellite images.
• Utilization of technologies such as correlators, data loggers and acoustic listening devices to identify and prioritize leak locations.
• Locating underground utilities including telecommunications, electric, gas, water, sewer systems, and other utilities on various project types.
• Properly marking the location of located utilities and creating comprehensive field reports
• Utilization of technologies such as GPR, Pipe & Cable Locators, Video Inspection Cameras, GPS & Total Station
• Become proficient in industry symbols for buried/above ground utilities
• Use different marking devices appropriately

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Education

Construction management / surveying / engineering background or relevant experience

Tools

GPR equipment

Data loggers

Acoustic listening devices

GPS & Total Station

Pipe & Cable Locators

Video Inspection Cameras

Job description

GPRS in Denver, CO is hiring a Leak Detection Project Manager to lead field services for leak detection and utility locating. You will increase the company footprint in assigned markets, build client relationships, and ensure service excellence.

The role involves performing leak detection surveys, reporting findings with photos and satellite imagery, and using tools like GPR, data loggers, and acoustic devices. Flexibility for nights/weekends is required.