Reality Capture Specialist Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Reality Capture Specialist Manager in California to lead regional teams in rapid digital modeling of existing buildings and spaces. You will partner with Project Managers to ensure project health, document quality, and cross-team collaboration while applying cutting-edge scanning tech.

You will oversee growth, training, and QA, delivering accurate 3D scans and BIM-ready data for design teams and clients. A strong architectural background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture, Engineering, or Survey degree (licensure pursued).
• 5+ years of 3D scanning experience with project management experience.
• Remote Pilot Certificate (FAA Part 107 UAS).
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Civil3D, InfraWorks, Recap, Navisworks, BIM360/ACC, and Dynamo.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Reality Capture Specialists in your region to ensure growth and project success.
• Coordinate with the Reality Capture Team to align priorities and workflows.
• Train staff on advanced scanning techniques and precise building capture documentation.
• Operate, register, and process data from 3D laser scanning equipment.
• Evaluate building conditions and deliver precise, efficient 3D scans.
• Conduct QA checks to maintain client and firm standards.
• Participate in BIM kickoff meetings and share lessons learned.
• Manage project schedules and budgets to deliver scans on time and within scope.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Architectural knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Architecture / Engineering / Survey

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Civil3D

InfraWorks

Recap

Navisworks

BIM 360/ACC

Dynamo

Leica Cyclone/Register360

Job description

Role

Our Reality Capture team has an opening for a Reality Capture Specialist Manager in our California region. This role could be based in the following studios:

• Los Angeles
• Riverside
• Sacramento
• San Diego
• San Francisco

About Reality Capture At DLR Group

The Reality Capture team utilizes a combination of lidar 3D scans, photogrammetry, photographs, and construction documents to create 3D models that elevate accuracy and safety throughout the lifecycle of our projects.

If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

Position Summary

As a Reality Capture Specialist Manager at DLR Group you will use advanced technology to quickly develop digital models of existing buildings and spaces. Attention to detail is critical, as the resulting deliverables will be used by DLR Group design teams and clients. You will have a passion for cutting-edge technology and the ability to apply it effectively to varying project scopes.

Architectural knowledge of existing buildings is crucial.

You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions.

What You Will Do

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), Engineering, or Survey degree; actively working toward licensure
• 10-12 years of professional 3D scanning experience, inclusive of at least 5 years of project management experience
• Remote Pilot Certificate (FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot License)
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Civil3D, InfraWorks, Recap, Navisworks, BIM360/ACC, and Dynamo
• Experience with Point Cloud software such as Leica Cyclone/Register360, Field360, 3DR, and CloudWorx
• Strong understanding of building documentation best practices
• Knowledge of Level of Accuracy (LOA) standards for 3D Capture and Level of Detail (LOD) standards for BIM
• Proven ability to manage and collaborate across multiple project teams concurrently

Preferred Qualifications

• CSI, USIBD, and Autodesk certifications (or actively working toward certification)
• Experience with additional software tools such as NavVis, Leica, Esri, and Cintoo
• Understanding of how to integrate emerging technologies into sustainable and environmentally responsible building design and construction

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Wellness programs
• Flex spending
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock ownership
• Bonus opportunities

Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills.

The suggested pay range for this position is:

Pay Range $100,000 - $120,000 USD

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.