Manager of Construction Technology

As one of the nation's leading electric transmission line construction companies, MasTec Power Delivery companies engineer and construct efficient and reliable electrical transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard systems. Our extensive workforce includes both union and nonunion teams, which, combined with our specialized equipment fleet, allows us to effectively meet our clients' needs for power delivery, emergency restoration, and ongoing maintenance. We've been involved in some of the most challenging and recognizable electric projects across the U.S. From the electric plant to the end users, MasTec's experienced managers and crews consistently deliver transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard services with an unfailing commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainable practices.  

Role Purpose

The Construction Technology Manager is responsible for the deployment, configuration, and optimization of machine control systems and construction equipment technologies on large EPC Transmission Line and Substation projects. The role is field-focused, ensuring GPS/GNSS-enabled equipment, positioning systems, and digital field tools are correctly set up and used to improve accuracy, productivity, safety, and execution efficiency.

Machine Control & Equipment Technology
• Configure, calibrate, and support machine control systems for excavators, dozers, graders, drilling rigs, and earthmoving equipment
• Manage GPS/GNSS, total station, and laser-based guidance systems
• Perform daily accuracy checks, calibration verification, and tolerance control

Transmission Lines & Substations Execution
• Support machine control for tower and pole foundations, access roads, working platforms, and grading
• Support substation earthworks, foundations, trenching, duct banks, and grounding works
• Ensure positioning accuracy aligns with approved coordinates and layouts

Field Support & Troubleshooting
• Act as the primary field contact for machine control and positioning issues
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting for hardware, software, and signal-related problems
• Support construction teams during critical and high-production activities

Survey & Data Integration
• Coordinate with survey teams to ensure correct data transfer to construction equipment
• Reduce manual staking through digital layout and machine guidance
• Manage digital as-built data capture for quantities, progress, and handover

Standardization, Training & Vendors
• Establish standard procedures for machine control use across EPC projects
• Train operators, supervisors, and field staff on system operation and best practices
• Interface with OEMs and vendors to support equipment performance and technology deployment

Safety, Quality & Productivity
• Improve safety by minimizing manual layout and rework
• Enhance quality through precision-controlled construction
• Increase equipment utilization and reduce downtime

Experience & Background
• 8+ years of experience in heavy civil, power, or infrastructure construction
• Strong hands-on experience with machine control systems and field equipment technology
• Proven experience supporting earthworks, foundations, and precision construction
• Transmission Line and/or Substation project experience preferred

Technical Competencies
• Machine control systems (GPS/GNSS, total station-based guidance)
• Construction equipment setup, calibration, and diagnostics
• Coordinate systems and field positioning
• Earthworks, foundations, and tolerance control
• Digital as-built capture and field data management

Key Value Delivered
• Reduced rework and survey staking
• Improved accuracy and construction quality
• Higher productivity and equipment efficiency
• Consistent machine control standards across projects