Reality Capture Technician

Clune Construction Company, L.P.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health benefits

Employee stock ownership plan

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development & Mentoring

Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction Company, L.P. is seeking a Reality Capture Technician to support field data collection using drones, 3D laser scanning, and reality-capture workflows.

You will collaborate with virtual construction staff and project teams to deliver accurate field information and usable project models. The role emphasizes developing skills in capture workflows, equipment care, and basic data processing, with FAA Part 107 knowledge considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience with photogrammetry, LiDAR or other reality-capture techniques.
• Familiarity with CAD/BIM workflows and processes.
• Interest or experience in videography for processing needs.

Responsibilities

• Support UAV capture activities to collect aerial imagery meeting project needs and regulations.
• Assist 3D laser scanning to document as-built conditions on site.
• Help organize and process point-cloud data for virtual construction workflows.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure spatial data meets project requirements.
• Support point-cloud modeling to produce usable project models.
• Contribute to simple modeling tasks using point-light data for project content.
• Maintain knowledge of FAA drone-safety policies during field work.
• Prepare model content for project presentations and communications.

Skills

UAV capture

3D laser scanning

Point-cloud processing

Spatial data coordination

Point-cloud modeling

Basic modeling with point-clouds

FAA requirements awareness

Drone-operations documentation

Education

Associate of Science (AS) or equivalent

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee‑owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

The Reality Capture Technician supports field data collection by performing drone, scanning, and site‑documentation activities for project teams. The role requires developing skill in capture workflows, equipment care, and basic data processing. Works closely with virtual construction staff and project teams to deliver accurate field information. This role typically reports to the Virtual Construction Team Lead.

Essential Skills

• Support UAV capture activities to collect aerial imagery that meets project needs and regulatory requirements.
• Support 3D laser scanning activities to capture accurate as‑built conditions and field information.
• Support point‑cloud processing tasks to organize captured data for virtual construction workflows.
• Support coordination with project teams to deliver spatial data that matches project needs.
• Support point‑cloud modeling tasks to produce usable project models from captured data.
• Support simple modeling tasks using point‑cloud data to prepare project‑ready model content.
• Maintain working knowledge of FAA requirements and internal drone‑safety policies during field work.
• Support logistics‑visualization tasks by preparing model content for project presentations.
• Apply reality‑capture and point‑cloud processing methods to support field data collection.
• Support drone‑operations documentation by recording required flight and data‑collection information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

What We Offer

• 100% company‑paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company‑paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company‑paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Education

Associate of Science (AS) or an equivalent level of work experience preferred

Work Experience

• Experience with photogrammetry, LiDAR, or additional reality‑capture techniques.
• Experience or interest in videography for processing needs.
• Familiarity with CAD/BIM software and workflows.
• Passionate in construction, engineering, or architecture industries.

Licenses and Certifications

FAA Part 107 certification (optional)

Salary Range

Salary Range: $59,000 - 75,000. The salary range listed reflects a broad scope of potential earnings for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Please note that it is not common for candidates to be hired at the top of the range. We encourage open communication about compensation expectations during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All candidates must provide a resume. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

With a robust national footprint, Clune Construction stands as a leading general contractor with offices across the United States. Clune’s workforce of talented employee‑owners manages an annual project portfolio exceeding $5billion in commercial and Mission Critical ventures. At the heart of Clune’s success lies its steadfast dedication to client satisfaction. Rooted in the core values of safety, service, teamwork, respect, excellence, leadership, and innovation, Clune Construction is committed to providing exceptional construction services to our clients and business partners and delivering results that continuously exceed expectations. When you are an employee owner, you feel personally invested in providing exceptional service to the diverse group of clients and industries we work with as a company. It’s part of believing in a shared fate mentality and that’s exactly what sets us apart. At Clune, we value the presence of a family‑oriented culture, where we support and challenge our employee owners to be their best. We work together as a team and value quality and integrity in all the work that we do.