Reality Capture Specialist - LiDAR

Hansen Consulting Group; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Consulting Group LLC seeks a Reality Capture Specialist to independently operate NavVis VLX/MLX on active construction sites, turning 3D scans into progress reports, discrepancy findings, and deliverables for project teams.

The role also involves building SOPs and scan schedules, coordinating with leadership, field supervisors, quality teams, PMs, and surveyors, and archiving data to client standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on operation of NavVis VLX/MLX or comparable mobile LiDAR systems.
• Ability to capture, process, and QA 3D point cloud data.
• Knowledge of NavVis IVION, ReCap, Navisworks, Revit.
• Understanding of survey control points and geolocating datasets; coordinate with surveyors.
• Ability to spot discrepancies against plans and track progress.

Responsibilities

• Operate NavVis VLX or MLX LiDAR systems independently to capture 3D point cloud data on active construction sites
• Process and QA point cloud data so it is complete, accurate, and meets project requirements
• Establish and manage SOPs, scanning schedules, frequencies, and scan-based workflows per client needs
• Coordinate scan activities with client leadership, field supervision, quality teams, and PMs while minimizing disruption to construction
• Capture sites for planning, pre-installation, active construction, and post-installation verification
• Track and document physical construction progress against plans
• Identify and communicate field conditions and discrepancies
• Generate project reports from scan data and present findings to stakeholders
• Deliver point cloud and scan-based outputs for downstream project use
• Archive and back up all captured data per HCG and client standards
• Work with surveyors to obtain control points for geolocated datasets
• Advise client leadership on LiDAR operations, scan planning, field implementation strategy, and data capture methodology

Skills

Independent

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

NavVis VLX/MLX

NavVis IVION

ReCap

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

About the role

The Reality Capture Specialist independently operates NavVis VLX or MLX LiDAR systems to document construction progress on active sites. The role turns point cloud data into progress reports, discrepancy findings, and scan-based deliverables for project teams. It also means building SOPs and scan schedules, coordinating with leadership, field supervisors, quality, PMs, and surveyors, managing data archiving and backups to client standards, and advising clients on LiDAR methodology and scan planning.

What you'll do

• Operate NavVis VLX or MLX LiDAR systems independently to capture 3D point cloud data on active construction sites
• Process and QA point cloud data so it is complete, accurate, and meets project requirements
• Establish and manage SOPs, scanning schedules, frequencies, and scan-based workflows per client needs
• Coordinate scan activities with client leadership, field supervision, quality teams, and PMs while minimizing disruption to construction
• Capture sites for planning, pre-installation, active construction, and post-installation verification
• Track and document physical construction progress against plans
• Identify and communicate field conditions and discrepancies
• Generate project reports from scan data and present findings to stakeholders
• Deliver point cloud and scan-based outputs for downstream project use
• Archive and back up all captured data per HCG and client standards
• Work with surveyors to obtain control points for geolocated datasets
• Advise client leadership on LiDAR operations, scan planning, field implementation strategy, and data capture methodology

Qualifications

• Hands-on operation of NavVis (VLX, MLX) or comparable mobile LiDAR scanning systems on active construction sites
• Ability to capture, process, and QA 3D point cloud data
• Point cloud and BIM software: NavVis IVION, ReCap, Navisworks, Revit
• Working knowledge of survey control points and geolocating datasets, and ability to coordinate with surveyors
• Understanding of construction phases, with the ability to spot discrepancies against plans
• Progress tracking and clear report production from scan data, including presenting findings to stakeholders
• Building SOPs, scan schedules, and scan-based workflows per client requirements
• Strong data management: archiving and backups per client standards, with complete and accurate deliverables
• Stakeholder coordination with leadership, field supervisors, quality teams, and PMs while minimizing site disruption
• Technical advisor on LiDAR capture methodology, scan planning, and field implementation strategy
• Independent, detail-oriented, and adaptable to an 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.