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3D CAD Technician/Machine Control Modeler

Gregory Construction, Columbus, MS, United States


Machine Control Modeler – 3D CAD Technician (Heavy Civil Construction)
Company:

Gregory Construction
Job Type:

Full-Time | Travel Required

Gregory Construction is seeking a highly skilled

Machine Control Modeler

to create accurate digital terrain models, excavation files, and GPS machine control data for our heavy civil projects. This position supports multiple job sites and requires strong technical ability, construction knowledge, and proficiency with CAD-based modeling tools.

What You’ll Do
Create and maintain

3D machine control models , surface files, and survey data for GPS‑guided construction equipment.

Build accurate

surface models, alignments, and linework

from civil plans, drawings, and engineering files.

Set up and update

digital excavation files

as project conditions change.

Review and read civil drawings, grading plans, utilities, profiles, and cross‑section data.

Maintain current

as‑built files

and ensure all revisions are accurately reflected in field models.

Work closely with project managers, survey teams, and field leaders to gather data and resolve issues.

Assist with

GPS troubleshooting, calibration checks , and equipment setup as needed.

Communicate GPS capabilities and limitations to superintendents and foremen.

Travel to job sites as required to support project teams.

What We’re Looking For
3+ years of civil construction experience

(Required)

3+ years of machine control experience

(Required)

3+ years of AutoCAD experience

(Required)

Experience with

surface modeling

and building 3D construction models (Required)

Ability to read and understand civil drawings and convert them into usable digital data.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.

Willingness to travel to job sites.

Experience with surveying or GPS rovers (Preferred)

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Core Competencies
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to adapt to changing project needs and workloads.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrates Gregory Construction’s core values:

Safety, Integrity, Communication, Excellence, Determination .

Why Join Gregory Construction?
Competitive compensation and full benefits package.

Health, dental, vision, PTO, and

401(k) with company match .

Opportunity to work on major heavy civil and mission‑critical projects.

Supportive, faith‑based, team‑oriented culture.

Significant opportunities for career advancement and technical growth.

We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran/reserve
ational guard or any other similarly protected status. We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone: 662‑328‑2225

Email: payroll@gregoryconstruction.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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