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# Earthwork Modeler

- **Company:** Griffith Company
- **Location:** Brea, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $71,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Lidar
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** http://griffithcareers.theresumator.com/apply/jobs/details/C4nixt8e6M

## About the Role

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent combinations of technical training and relevant experience will also be considered., * Minimum 3-5 years of experience performing earthwork modeling and quantity takeoffs for civil, site development, roadway, highway, or heavy civil construction projects.

 * Demonstrated experience creating accurate cut/fill analyses, mass haul plans, and earthwork quantity reports.
 * Experience reviewing survey data, existing ground models, and digital terrain models.
 * Experience supporting estimating, bidding, or field operations within the heavy civil construction industry preferred.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability

 * Proficiency with Agtek, Carlson, or similar earthwork modeling platforms.
 * Strong ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings, grading plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
 * Knowledge of construction methods related to site preparation, excavation, embankment, and grading.
 * Understanding of GPS machine control systems.
 * Familiarity with drone, LiDAR, and other reality-capture technologies.
 * Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other estimating-related software.
 * Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
 * Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify design conflicts and quantity discrepancies.
 * Strong organizational and time-management skills.
 * Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
 * Ability to work collaboratively with estimators, project managers, field operations personnel, and executives.
 * Ability to create clear exhibits, graphics, reports, and visualizations., * Collaboration Skills
 * Detail Oriented
 * Results Driven
 * Process Oriented
 * Analysis/Solution Driven
 * Communication Proficiency
 * Ethical Conduct
 * Time Management
 * Organization Skills
 * Applied Mathematical Skills
 * Technical Proficiency
 * Problem Solving

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Earthwork Modeler to join our Southern Region team. This position is responsible for performing earthwork quantity calculations, analyzing grading plans, supporting field teams, and providing estimating support for competitive bids. The Earthwork Modeler plays an important role in bid accuracy, project planning, and the development of reliable earthwork models and quantity analyses., * Perform earthwork modeling and quantity takeoffs for civil, site development, roadway, highway, and heavy civil construction projects.

 * Create accurate cut/fill analyses, mass haul plans, and earthwork quantity reports.
 * Interpret and analyze civil construction drawings, grading plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
 * Review and validate survey data, existing ground models, and digital terrain models.
 * Utilize GPS machine control systems and modeling technology to support earthwork operations.
 * Use drone, LiDAR, and other reality-capture technologies for existing-condition modeling and quantity verification.
 * Analyze site preparation, excavation, embankment, grading, and related construction activities.
 * Identify design conflicts, quantity discrepancies, and potential value-engineering opportunities.
 * Create exhibits, graphics, and visualizations to support bid reviews and project planning.
 * Coordinate closely with estimators, project managers, field operations personnel, and other project stakeholders.
 * Present earthwork models, quantity analyses, and findings to project teams and leadership.
 * Maintain accurate project files, models, calculations, and supporting documentation.
 * Other duties as assigned., Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company's Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a
specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company's CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
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In consideration of my application by Griffith Company, I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I have not withheld any information that might adversely affect my chances for employment, and that the answers given by me are complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I, the undersigned applicant, have personally completed this application. I understand that any falsification, omission or misstatement on this application or on any document used to secure employment may result in rejection of this application or in immediate discharge if I am employed, regardless of the time elapsed before discovery.

In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the rules and standards of the Company and agree that my employment and compensation can be terminated at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at my option or at the option of the Company. I understand that no employee or representative of the Company other than the Chief Executive Officer of the Company has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing. Further, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company may not alter the at-will nature of the employment relationship, which includes the Company's right to demote, transfer or discipline me with or without cause or notice unless he does so specifically and in an individualized written employment agreement and signed by both me and the Chief Executive Officer.

I also understand that all offers of employment are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authority to work in the United States.


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