Reality Capture Specialist - Drone Pilot

Hansen Consulting Group; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Consulting Group LLC seeks a Reality Capture Specialist and Drone Pilot to independently operate LiDAR scanning systems, capture construction progress, and produce 3D point clouds for project teams. You will collaborate with surveyors and stakeholders to document site conditions and support QA workflows.

You’ll develop SOPs, scan schedules, and deliver scan-based outputs while ensuring data is archived per client standards.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 or local remote pilot certification.
• Ability to capture, process, and QA 3D point cloud data.
• Familiarity with point cloud and BIM tools like NavVis IVION, ReCap, Navisworks, Revit.
• Working knowledge of survey control points and geolocating datasets.
• Experience coordinating with leadership, field teams, quality and PMs.

Responsibilities

• Project & Team Coordination
• Establish and manage SOPs, scanning schedules, frequencies, and scan-based workflows per client requirements.
• Reporting & Documentation: Generate project reports from reality data and track progress.
• Deliver point cloud outputs and ensure data archiving per client standards.
• Collaborate with surveyors to obtain control points for geolocated datasets.
• Act as technical advisor on LiDAR and aerial capture methodology and scan planning.

Skills

Drone Pilot

LiDAR Processing

Point Cloud QA

BIM Tools

Stakeholder Coordination

Tools

NavVis IVION

ReCap

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Reality Capture Specialist - Drone Pilot

About the role

• The Reality Capture Specialist is responsible for independently managing and operating NavVis, VLX or MLX LiDAR scanning systems to capture and document construction progress and produce 3D point cloud data that helps project teams track the progress, identify discrepancies, and document site conditions. These scanning activities and deliverables will facilitate client scheduling and site operations, fulfill capture requirements for planning, pre-installation, active construction, and post-installation verification, as required by client and project needs

What you'll do

• Project & Team Coordination
• Establish and manage SOPs (standard operating procedures), scanning schedules, frequencies, and scan-based workflows per client requirements and project needs. The resource shall coordinate scan capture activities with client leadership, field supervision, quality teams, project management personnel, and other authorized project stakeholders as necessary to support reality capture implementation, while minimizing disruption to ongoing construction.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Generate project reports using captured reality data, track and document physical construction progress, identify and communicate relevant field conditions and discrepancies, and present results / findings to project stakeholders.
• The resource will support delivery of point cloud and scan-based outputs for downstream project use, ensuring all captured data is archived and backed up in accordance with HCG and client company standards, and ensuring captured data is complete, accurate, and meets project requirements. The resource will also act as a technical advisor to client leadership regarding LiDAR operations, scan planning, field implementation strategy, data capture methodology, and scan-based project support.
• Collaborate with surveyors to obtain surveyed control points for geolocated datasets.
• Hansen Consulting Group LLC does not warrant or guarantee the elimination of clashes, conflicts, rework, schedule impacts, or cost impacts arising from construction means, methods, sequencing, or trade execution. The resource may coordinate with external third-party survey entities regarding survey targets or control-related needs, however HCG shall not be responsible for the establishment, verification, or accuracy of survey control.
• HCG shall not provide or operate survey equipment under this proposal. The resource shall not be responsible for correcting incomplete, inaccurate, or late inputs from third parties.

Qualifications

• Experience flying drones (UAS) for aerial capture, with a valid remote pilot certification (e.g., FAA Part 107 or local equivalent)
• Ability to capture, process, and QA 3D point cloud data, including drone photogrammetry and aerial imagery
• Familiarity with point cloud and BIM tools (e.g., NavVis IVION, ReCap, Navisworks, Revit)
• Working knowledge of survey control points and geolocating datasets
• Understanding of construction phases and ability to spot discrepancies against plans
• Experience tracking progress and producing clear reports from scan and aerial data
• Skill in building SOPs, scan schedules, and scan-based workflows
• Strong data management: archiving and backups per client standards
• Stakeholder coordination with leadership, field supervisors, quality, and PMs
• Ability to act as a technical advisor on LiDAR and aerial capture methodology and scan planning
• Independent, detail-oriented, and adaptable to active job site

About Hansen Consulting Group LLC
Hansen Consulting Group (HCG) is a specialized integrator focused on aligning people, process, and technology across the full project lifecycle, not simply producing 3D models. HCG helps project teams solve process and data issues that impact planning, procurement, construction, and commissioning, using BIM as a data and quality management workflow. We emphasize process-first workflows, BIM-to-prefab manufacturing-to-installation integration, defensible BIM Execution Plans, and embedded accountability across the project lifecycle. HCG consultants are embedded on large, complex projects across multiple states, serving sectors including data centers, semiconductors, EV and battery, wastewater, oil and gas, and commercial construction.