About the Role
Our client is seeking a Director of Remote Sensing to be part of our team in one of the following locations:
Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Huntsville, AL, West Palm Beach, FL, or Orlando, FL.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for the people, technology, and processes behind the firm's airborne, mobile, terrestrial, and UAS LiDAR and imagery programs. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of sensor operators, LiDAR analysts, and photogrammetry and imagery professionals, and partner closely with project managers, surveyors, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality projects on time and on budget.
This is an in-office position with travel for operations, projects, clients, and field activities. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.
What You'll Do
Lead department operations, including staffing, production capacity, equipment, and project delivery
Oversee LiDAR and imagery acquisition and production from collection through final deliverables
Build and maintain QA/QC standards, workflows, and SOPs
Mentor and develop staff and technical leaders, and build bench strength
Drive automation and process improvements to increase efficiency and quality
Manage equipment and technology planning, and evaluate emerging tools
Support business development through proposals, scoping, and client meetings
Contribute to budgets, resource forecasting, and performance tracking
What You Bring
10+ years in LiDAR, photogrammetry, remote sensing, or a related geospatial field
Significant experience leading technical teams and managing production operations
Strong working knowledge of airborne LiDAR and imagery workflows, including calibration, accuracy assessment, and QA/QC
Experience with mobile, terrestrial, and UAS platforms preferred
Familiarity with industry-standard LiDAR, photogrammetry, and GIS software
Solid understanding of datums, coordinate systems, and survey control
Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, GIS, Remote Sensing, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Preferred Certifications
ASPRS CP, CMS-LiDAR, or CMT-LiDAR; PLS or LSIT; FAA Part 107
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas