Drone Operator & Project Administrator

Samsung E&C America, Inc.; Taylor (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung E&C America, Inc. is actively seeking a Drone Operator & Project Administrator to lead daily drone flights for site documentation and to support document control within the Project Controls team.

The role combines field drone operations with office-based data processing and regulatory compliance, requiring FAA Part 107 certification and 2–4 years of construction drone experience. Hybrid Texas work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required and current.
• 2–4 years of drone operation in commercial/industrial construction.
• Proficiency with professional drone platforms (Mavic 3 Enterprise, Air 3) and flight planning software.
• Basic photo and video editing with Adobe Lightroom and Premiere Pro.
• Experience with construction PMIS (Procore or equivalent) for document filing.

Responsibilities

• Daily aerial site documentation via pre-planned flight paths, capturing high-resolution images and video for active construction zones.
• Process, sort, and archive photos/videos with standardized naming and project PMIS folder structure.
• Maintain centralized project document management: receive, register, distribute, and file documents per control procedures.
• Obtain FAA airspace authorizations and comply with OCIP, site safety, and drone operating requirements.

Skills

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Drone operation experience

Drone platforms proficiency

Flight planning software

Photo/video editing

PMIS / document control

Tools

DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise

Air 3

DJI FlightHub

Litchi

Adobe Lightroom

Premiere Pro

Procore

Job description

Job Title: Drone Operator & Project Administrator – Project Control Team

About the Role:

Samsung E&C America, Inc. is a leader in high-tech engineering and construction, specializing in complex, large-scale industrial projects—including state-of-the-art semiconductor facilities that define the future of infrastructure in Texas and beyond. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and global standards makes us a premier destination for top-tier professionals looking to drive large-scale industrial success.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy Drone Operator & Project Administrator to join our Project Controls team. In this hybrid role, you will serve as a primary drone pilot for site documentation while providing essential administrative support to keep our construction projects running smoothly, safely, and on schedule.

This position is ideal for someone who combines technical proficiency in aerial data capture with strong organizational skills in document control and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Daily Aerial Site Documentation

• Conduct daily drone flights over the FAB2 site following pre-planned flight paths, capturing high-resolution photos and video of all active construction zones by package (CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil)
• Maintain consistent flight paths and reference points to enable accurate progress comparison and time-lapse visual records across the project duration
• Coordinate with site safety on no-fly zones, crane exclusion zones, and active lifting schedules before each flight
• Conduct pre-flight safety checks, weather assessments, and site hazard evaluations; maintain daily flight log (location, altitude, duration, pilot, incidents)
• Manage drone equipment: battery charging schedules, pre-flight and post-flight maintenance logs, and equipment condition reporting

2) Photo & Video Processing

• Process, sort, and archive all captured photos and video by date, zone, building level, and package on the day of capture — all files retrievable within 24 hours
• Perform basic photo and video editing (exposure correction, cropping, highlight clip assembly) to produce clean, presentation-ready visual assets
• Maintain a standardized file naming convention and folder structure in the project PMIS or designated cloud storage

3) Document Control

• Maintain the centralized project document management system — receive, register, distribute, and file all project documents (transmittals, correspondence) per project document control procedures
• Ensure documents are properly numbered, versioned, and retrievable in the project PMIS; maintain the document register as a live record
• Coordinate document distribution to GCs, design team, Owner, and internal project team; track transmittal acknowledgments and outstanding responses
• Monitor document submission deadlines and issue alerts to the Contract Manager and project team for overdue submittals
• Support Contract Manager with compliance document collection and filing as directed

4) Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate; obtain all required LAANC airspace authorizations applicable to the Taylor, TX site
• Comply with all project OCIP, site safety, and drone operating requirements

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate — Required; current and valid at time of hire
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience operating drones in commercial or industrial construction environments
• Proficiency with professional drone platforms (DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Air 3, or equivalent) and flight planning software (DJI FlightHub, Litchi, or equivalent)
• Basic photo and video editing skills — Adobe Lightroom, Premiere Pro, or equivalent; ability to produce clean visual deliverables from raw footage
• Experience with construction PMIS (Procore or equivalent) for document filing and transmittal tracking preferred; training available for the right candidate
• Photogrammetry / 3D mapping is Not Required — standard aerial photo and video documentation is the primary deliverable

Strong organizational and file management discipline — daily output consistency is the core expectation of this role

Key Notes & Requirements

• FAA Part 107 Certificate - Required
• Daily flight and data delivery consistency - Required
• Document Control PMIS experience - Preferred (training available)
• Large-scale industrial or commercial construction site experience - Preferred

Field + desk dual role: morning flights and data processing, afternoon document control. Strong organizational discipline and adaptability between field and office work are essential.