Drone Operator for Mission-Critical Construction

Big-D Companies; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums covered for you and a

HSAs monthly contribution

401k with Employer match

Life Insurance

Supplemental benefits

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Big-D Mission Critical is seeking a Drone Operator to support VDC, Design Management, and Project Operations by capturing and managing aerial imagery, progress documentation, mapping data, and reality capture deliverables for mission-critical data center construction projects. Based in Reno, NV, you will work on active job sites ensuring safety and quality.

You will conduct scheduled drone flights, capture high-resolution imagery, perform site mapping and photogrammetry, and create time-lapse

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, GIS, Aviation, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of drone operations, VDC, surveying, or construction technology experience.
• Experience operating drones in active construction environments.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project workflows.
• Ability to work independently and safely on active job sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled drone flights to document project progress, site conditions, and construction activities.
• Capture high-resolution aerial imagery and video for project teams, clients, and executive stakeholders.
• Perform site mapping, orthomosaic imaging, and photogrammetry missions.
• Maintain consistent flight schedules aligned with project reporting requirements.
• Create visual records that support construction, quality, and commissioning activities.
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports using drone imagery and video.
• Track installation progress of structural, architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Assist project leadership with schedule validation and work-in-place verification.
• Create time-lapse and progress comparison deliverables.
• Support executive dashboards and client reporting requirements.

Skills

Drone operations

VDC & BIM familiarity

Surveying

Construction technology

Independent worker

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

Geospatial / GIS degree

Tools

BIM

Job description

Big-D Mission Critical is seeking a Drone Operator to support VDC, Design Management, and Project Operations by capturing and managing aerial imagery, progress documentation, mapping data, and reality capture deliverables for mission-critical data center construction projects. Based in Reno, NV, you will work on active job sites ensuring safety and quality.

You will conduct scheduled drone flights, capture high-resolution imagery, perform site mapping and photogrammetry, and create time-lapse