Reality Capture Manager - Virtual Construction - Falls Church, VA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays & time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Upgrade Resources seeks a Reality Capture Manager to lead enterprise adoption of reality capture technologies for Falls Church, VA projects. This hands-on role will drive the complete data lifecycle—from field capture planning to processing and delivering insights—while mentoring 3–5 Reality Capture Associates across multiple offices.

The ideal candidate has BIM/VDC, surveying, or geospatial experience, proficiency with 3D laser scanning, and a track record of staying current with industry

Qualifications

• 5+ years in BIM/VDC, surveying, or geospatial data management.
• Hands-on with 3D laser scanning, photogrammetry, and LiDAR.
• Ability to travel 50–75% to active job sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide adoption of reality capture technologies.
• Own data lifecycle from field capture to deliverables.
• Create enterprise-wide SOPs for reality capture.
• Coach 3–5 Reality Capture Associates in scanning and processing.
• Provide training and technical support to project teams.
• Establish QC protocols for captured data accuracy.
• Perform field capture on active sites and process scans.
• Manage toolkit including NavVis, FARO, Leica Cyclone, and ReCap Pro.
• Evaluate new tech (AI-point cloud, new scanners) and build business cases.
• Collaborate with BIM teams to align site conditions with models.
• Partner with Operations to source opportunities and manage vendor relationships.
• Present value propositions to win work and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

BIM/VDC

Surveying

LiDAR/Photogrammetry

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

FARO

NavVis

Leica Cyclone

DroneDeploy

OpenSpace

ReCap Pro

Job description

Job Title:

Reality Capture Manager - Virtual Construction - Falls Church, VA

Location:

Falls Church, VA (Hybrid, 4 days in office, 1 day from home)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$100,000 - $145,000 Annually + $30,000 Guaranteed Minimum Annual Bonus

Company Introduction

This position is with one of the ten largest general contractors in the nation, a privately held firm headquartered in the Washington, DC area with 16 offices coast to coast and more than 3,300 team members. For nearly 90 years the company has delivered complex core and shell construction, renovations, and interior fit-outs across healthcare, mission critical, life science, government, hospitality, and corporate markets, and has more than doubled in size over the past two years on the strength of repeat clients and a national project footprint.

The company invests heavily in innovation, research and development, and construction technology, and is consistently recognized as a top place to work in the industry. Team members are given real ownership of their projects, clear paths to advancement, and a culture built on trust with clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. This is a growing team where your skills matter and your future is built to last.

Role Overview

The Reality Capture Manager leads the enterprise-wide adoption of reality capture technologies that change how project teams see, measure, and understand every jobsite. The role owns the complete data lifecycle, from field capture planning through processing and delivering actionable insights that drive smarter decisions across all phases of construction, and mentors a team of Reality Capture Associates.

This is a hands‑on, field‑heavy leadership role, with 50 to 75% of time spent on active job sites across Northern Virginia and the company's regional offices nationwide. The ideal candidate brings a BIM/VDC, construction surveying, or geospatial background, a solid understanding of how general contractor projects run from drawings to completion, and the curiosity to shape where reality capture is headed over the next 2 to 5 years.

Core 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.

Required Background

• 5+ years in BIM/VDC, surveying, or geospatial data management roles
• Working knowledge of the construction industry, ideally with a general contractor, including coordination with MEP and other trades from drawings through completion
• Hands‑on experience with 3D laser scanning, photogrammetry, and LiDAR, with a strong understanding of surveying principles and coordinate systems
• Ability to operate laser scanner hardware, including FARO, NavVis, and Leica
• Experience with ReCap Pro, FARO Scene, Leica Cyclone, NavVis, Revit, and Navisworks
• Proficiency reading and interpreting construction documents, shop drawings, and other design communication tools
• Genuine curiosity about emerging technologies and a habit of staying current with industry trends
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel 50 to 75% to active job sites, navigate uneven terrain, stairs, and ladders, and lift equipment up to 50 lbs
• Team leadership, drone operations with FAA Part 107, digital twin, Nvidia Omniverse, or Gaussian Splatting experience is a plus

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance‑based bonuses
• Premium health care coverage including vision and dental
• Employer‑matched 401(k)
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and time off
• Additional voluntary benefits and leave types
• Company support for active participation in professional organizations
• Path for advancement into Senior Manager and department leadership roles