Reality Capture Leader — Field-Heavy BIM/VDC

Upgrade Resources; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health care (vision and dental)

401(k) with employer match

Wellness reimbursement program

Paid holidays and time off

Professional organization support

Job summary

Upgrade Resources is seeking a Reality Capture Manager to lead the enterprise-wide adoption of reality capture on construction projects nationwide. This hands-on leadership role focuses on the data lifecycle from field capture planning to processing and delivering insights to project teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in BIM/VDC or geospatial fields, proficiency with laser scanning tools (FARO, NavVis, Leica), and the ability to travel 50–75% to active job sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in BIM/VDC, surveying, or geospatial data management roles.
• Experience with 3D laser scanning, photogrammetry, and LiDAR.
• Ability to travel 50–75% to active job sites.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide adoption of reality capture technologies across all phases of construction.
• Own the full data lifecycle, from field capture planning through processing and delivering actionable insights to project teams.
• Create and implement enterprise-wide SOPs for reality capture.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3 to 5 Reality Capture Associates in laser scanning, data processing, and emerging workflows.
• Provide training and technical support on reality capture technologies to broader project teams.
• Establish QC protocols that ensure accuracy of captured data on every project.
• Perform field capture on active job sites and process scan data into usable deliverables for project teams.
• Manage and evolve the toolkit, including NavVis, FARO, Leica Cyclone, DroneDeploy, OpenSpace, and ReCap Pro.
• Evaluate emerging technology such as AI-powered point cloud analysis, new scanner platforms, and autonomous capture, and build business cases for adoption.
• Work with BIM Coordination teams to ensure captured site conditions align with models.
• Partner with Operations to identify opportunities for reality capture on projects; manage equipment inventory and vendor relationships.
• Present reality capture value propositions that win new work and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

BIM/VDC

Geospatial data

Surveying

Team leadership

Field operations

Data lifecycle

Drones/FAA Part 107

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FARO

NavVis

Leica Cyclone

ReCap Pro

Revit

Navisworks

DroneDeploy

OpenSpace

Job description

Upgrade Resources is seeking a Reality Capture Manager to lead the enterprise-wide adoption of reality capture on construction projects nationwide. This hands-on leadership role focuses on the data lifecycle from field capture planning to processing and delivering insights to project teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in BIM/VDC or geospatial fields, proficiency with laser scanning tools (FARO, NavVis, Leica), and the ability to travel 50–75% to active job sites.