Associate Geospatial Production Lead

NV5; Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Geospatial Production Lead to support Lidar Processing and Analysis. This role combines hands-on production with leadership responsibilities, requiring expertise in Lidar data workflows and quality control. You will guide team members, manage project risks, and ensure efficient production while fostering continuous improvement. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will help shape innovative solutions in geospatial technology. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Lidar production experience with leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of Lidar workflows and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform Lidar data processing and QA/QC tasks independently.
• Train and mentor team members on technical workflows.

Skills

Lidar data processing

Quality control

Project tracking

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS

Bachelor’s degree in Remote Sensing

Bachelor’s degree in Geography

Tools

Lidar processing software

Resource management tools

Job description

Overview

The Associate Geospatial Production Lead supports daily operations within the Lidar Processing and Analysis team supporting Utilities and Pipeline Mapping practice within NV5 Geospatial. This role balances hands-on production with emerging leadership responsibilities, requiring a strong understanding of Lidar data processing workflows and quality control. This role requires a strong understanding of Lidar data processing workflows and quality control, along with the ability to guide team members, identify project risks, and support resource management. The Associate Lead contributes to smooth, efficient production while promoting continuous team growth, process improvement, and project delivery excellence.

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Lidar data processing, analysis, classification, and QA/QC tasks; independently manage assigned project workflows.
• Standardize and maintain consistent Lidar processing and analysis workflows across projects.
• Train and mentor team members on technical workflows, quality standards, and task management.
• Support team supervision by tracking PTO, conducting 1-on-1s, and providing regular performance feedback.
• Mentor junior task/technical leads in project monitoring, reporting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training plans for new team members.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to the production lead and project stakeholders.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate project risks; coordinate with subcontractors when needed.
• Forecast and adjust team resources to meet project deadlines and delivery goals.
• Recommend task leads and help define scopes of work for project components.
• Support internal project kickoffs, retrospectives, and contribute to workflow/process improvements.
• Maintain and enforce project standards to meet client specifications, quality benchmarks, and best practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Lidar production experience, with demonstrated task/technical leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of Lidar processing workflows, quality control, and troubleshooting practices.
• Experience using project tracking and resource management tools.
• Solid communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.
• Experience mentoring and supporting the development of team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Lidar processing software and tools.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and workflow optimization.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.