Reality Capture Lead for Virtual Construction

HITT Contracting Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Premium health care (vision & dental)

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. in Falls Church, VA, is seeking a Reality Capture Manager to lead our enterprise reality capture program. You will own the data lifecycle from field capture through processing, enabling data-driven decisions across all project phases.

You’ll mentor a 3–5 person team, evaluate emerging technologies, and shape our spatial strategy. This leadership role involves field time and collaboration with BIM and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5–7 years in BIM/VDC, surveying, or geospatial data management roles.
• Hands-on experience with 3D laser scanning, photogrammetry, and LiDAR.
• Proficiency with laser scanner hardware (FARO, NavVis, Leica).
• Experience with ReCap Pro, FARO Scene, Leica Cyclone, NavVis, Revit, Navisworks.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise playbook: create and implement SOPs for reality capture.
• Lead a high-performance team of 3–5 associates in laser scanning and data processing.
• Establish QC protocols ensuring 100% accuracy in captured data across projects.
• Evaluate emerging tech and build business cases for adoption (AI point cloud analysis, new scanners).
• Transform raw scan data into actionable insights for project decisions.
• Bridge the gap with BIM Coordination teams to align reality with models.
• Collaborate with Operations to understand project requirements and opportunities.
• Manage equipment inventory and vendor relationships.
• Present reality capture value propositions to win new work.

Skills

BIM/VDC

3D laser scanning

LiDAR technologies

Surveying principles

Coordinate systems

Team leadership

Drone operations familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

FARO

NavVis

Leica Cyclone

ReCap Pro

Revit

Navisworks

DroneDeploy

OpenSpace

Recap Pro

Job description

HITT Contracting Inc. in Falls Church, VA, is seeking a Reality Capture Manager to lead our enterprise reality capture program. You will own the data lifecycle from field capture through processing, enabling data-driven decisions across all project phases.

You’ll mentor a 3–5 person team, evaluate emerging technologies, and shape our spatial strategy. This leadership role involves field time and collaboration with BIM and operations teams.