Reality Capture Manager: 3D Scanning & BIM Leader

DLR Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group in California seeks a Reality Capture Specialist Manager to lead a team of specialists in 3D laser scanning, BIM integration, and building digital modeling. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and technical leadership within design projects.

You will mentor staff, manage schedules and budgets, and apply advanced scanning techniques to produce precise deliverables used by design teams and clients. Architectural knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or surveying, with licensure in progress.
• 10–12 years of 3D scanning experience, including at least 5 years of PM experience.
• FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot License (Remote Pilot Certificate).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Reality Capture Specialists in your region, ensuring technical growth and project success.
• Communicate effectively with the Reality Capture Team to align priorities and workflows.
• Train staff on advanced scanning techniques and accurate building capture documentation.
• Operate, register, and process data from a wide range of 3D laser scanning equipment.
• Apply expert technical skills to evaluate building conditions and deliver precise, efficient 3D scans.
• Conduct regular QA checks of scanning work to maintain compliance with client and DLR Group standards.
• Participate in BIM kickoff meetings and contribute lessons learned in team meetings and training sessions.
• Manage project schedules and budgets to ensure scanning projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Skills

Project management

Cross-team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Architecture / Engineering / Survey degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Civil3D

InfraWorks

Recap

Navisworks

BIM360/ACC

Dynamo

Leica Cyclone

Field360

Register360

3DR

Job description

DLR Group in California seeks a Reality Capture Specialist Manager to lead a team of specialists in 3D laser scanning, BIM integration, and building digital modeling. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and technical leadership within design projects.

You will mentor staff, manage schedules and budgets, and apply advanced scanning techniques to produce precise deliverables used by design teams and clients. Architectural knowledge is essential.