Reality Capture Project Manager

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future‑ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master‑planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

Accurate data is the top priority for our Geomatics team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data and define land boundaries. We provide our clients a full range of Geomatics, surveying, and mapping services. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter.

The Reality Capture Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of 3D scanning projects (LiDAR, drone photogrammetry) to create accurate digital representations of sites. They lead field data collection, ensure BIM/Revit integration, manage budgets, and ensure quality control, acting as the bridge between field technicians, modeling teams, and clients.

• Data Acquisition & Strategy:
  Lead strategies for capturing existing conditions, including drone surveys and mobile/terrestrial LiDAR scanning.
• Field Operations & Strategy:
  Plan scanning coverage, define capture techniques, and oversee data registration using tools like Leica RTC
  360, BLK
  360, and UAVs (drones).
• Data Processing & QA/QC:
  Perform quality assurance checks on point clouds, meshes, and models to ensure accuracy.
• BIM/VDC Integration:
  Coordinate with Reality Capture team and clients teams to align captured data with project CAD/Revit models.
• BIM Integration:
  Integrate data into workflows to drive BIM/VDC compliance, supporting clients.
• Equipment Management:
  Manage hardware, software (FARO Scene, Cyclone, Recap, Nav Vis), and ensure quality control (QA/QC) of deliverables.
• Innovation & Training:
  Evaluate emerging tech, develop best practices, and train technicians and project teams in scanning technologies.
• Project Management & Budgeting:
  Manage project timelines, schedules, and deliverables for Reality Capture projects.
• Client Management & Proposal Development:
  Act as the primary point of contact, defining project scope and estimating fees.
• Team Leadership:
  Train technicians on new technologies (3D cameras, scanners) and develop SOPs.

• Software Proficiency:
  Experience with Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and point cloud registration software.
• Skills:
  
  Strong project management, communication, and ability to bridge field operations with technical modeling.
• Education:
  
  Associates degree or equivalent work experience in surveying related field.
• Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years of experience in laser scanning, drone surveying, and point cloud processing.
• Certifications:
  
  FAA Part 107 license often required for drone operations.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas – $92,600.00 – $ Annually.

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