We are seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Geospatial Services to pioneer, oversee, and expand our enterprise-wide reality capture and geospatial operations. The ideal candidate will provide executive and technical leadership, driving the adoption of cutting-edge reality capture technologies, such as 3D laser scanning, mobile mapping, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), to deliver premier geospatial solutions. This role requires an industry expert who balances high-level strategic planning, robust business development, and team mentorship to advance our firm’s capabilities and market presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Define the long-term vision for the geospatial division, identifying market opportunities, driving revenue growth, and expanding our footprint in specialized sectors like electric substation modeling.
- Evaluate and champion next-generation reality capture technologies, hardware, and emerging workflows to ensure the firm remains an innovative leader in geospatial data acquisition.
- Oversee the execution of complex terrestrial scanning, mobile mapping, and UAS land survey projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cross-department collaboration.
- Establish enterprise standards for data processing, analysis, and delivery, ensuring seamless integration across platforms like Leica Register 360, Revit, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS.
- Define and implement rigorous corporate quality control protocols and compliance frameworks to guarantee absolute accuracy, industry-standard alignment, and client satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary technical consultant and relationship manager for key clients, translating complex geospatial capabilities into high-value business solutions.
- Direct, mentor, and build a high-performing team of field and office professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, advanced technical training, and safety.
- Champion strict compliance with safety regulations, local laws, and aviation standards, maintaining executive oversight of our corporate UAS program.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in land surveying and geospatial services, with at least 5 years in a dedicated leadership or department management role. Extensive, hands-on history with reality capture technologies and 3D laser scanning is required. Experience with electric substation modeling, utility infrastructure, or large-scale civil projects is highly preferred.
Technical Expertise:
- Advanced knowledge of reality capture hardware (high-definition scanners, mobile mappers, UAS payload systems).
- Mastery of data processing software (Leica Register 360, Autodesk ReCap, Trimble Business Center, CloudCompare) and the synthesis of complex point clouds into advanced 3D models, surfaces, and linework.
- Deep familiarity with enterprise CAD environments (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and GIS ecosystems (Esri ArcGIS platform).
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
