Reality Capture Pro: LiDAR & Drone Ops on Site

Hansen Consulting Group; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 72,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Consulting Group is seeking a Reality Capture Specialist to operate NavVis VLX/MLX on active job sites, plan drone missions, and deliver robust 3D data and imagery for construction progress.

You will create SOPs, coordinate with client leadership and field teams, archive data per standards, and advise on LiDAR and aerial capture methodologies to support planning, pre-installation, and verification.

Qualifications

• Experience operating NavVis VLX/MLX on active construction sites.
• Experience flying drones with FAA Part 107 certification.
• Ability to capture, process, and QA 3D point cloud data and aerial imagery.
• Proficiency with NavVis IVION, ReCap, Navisworks, and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Field Capture: Operate NavVis LiDAR systems to capture 3D data on active sites; plan drone missions; capture for various project stages; coordinate with surveyors for control points.
• Processing & Quality: QA/align point cloud, photogrammetry, and aerial data; deliver geolocated datasets and final outputs; archive per standards.
• Project & Team Coordination: Establish SOPs, schedules, capture frequencies; coordinate with client leadership and field teams; track progress and communicate discrepancies.
• Reporting & Advisory: Generate project reports, present findings, and advise on LiDAR and drone capture methodologies.

Skills

NavVis VLX/MLX operation

Drone operation (UAS)

FAA Part 107 certification

Point cloud processing

BIM software: NavVis IVION, ReCap, Nav

Tools

NavVis IVION

ReCap

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Hansen Consulting Group is seeking a Reality Capture Specialist to operate NavVis VLX/MLX on active job sites, plan drone missions, and deliver robust 3D data and imagery for construction progress.

You will create SOPs, coordinate with client leadership and field teams, archive data per standards, and advise on LiDAR and aerial capture methodologies to support planning, pre-installation, and verification.