Senior 3D Laser Scanning & BIM Project Lead (Travel 50%)

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is seeking a Phase Manager to lead 3D laser scanning projects across field and office operations in the Indianapolis area. You will oversee project execution, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications while ensuring high-quality deliverables within timeline targets.

The role requires 3+ years in laser scanning, proficiency with Leica/NavVis, and strong leadership with excellent collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in laser scanning.
• Strong leadership and team management in a geospatial environment.
• Excellent communication across field and office teams.
• Proficiency with Leica and NavVis laser scanning registration.
• Experience delivering laser scanning deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Execute project work plans and monitor resources for 3D laser scanning projects.
• Oversee field crew scheduling and office staff coordination to meet project deadlines.
• Manage hands-on laser scanning projects in the field.
• Train, mentor, and manage staff, promoting technical growth and team performance.
• Communicate scope, safety requirements, and quality expectations clearly to field teams.
• Provide regular budget updates and resource utilization reports using project tracking tools.
• Manage QA/QC processes related to laser scanning field data and final deliverables.
• Review point clouds and geophysical data for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to support proposal writing, budgeting, and change management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness and technical credibility.
• Travel up to 50% of the time to project sites.
• Represent SAM at meetings and presentations with clients, municipalities, and stakeholders.

Skills

Laser scanning

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Leica

NavVis

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is seeking a Phase Manager to lead 3D laser scanning projects across field and office operations in the Indianapolis area. You will oversee project execution, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications while ensuring high-quality deliverables within timeline targets.

The role requires 3+ years in laser scanning, proficiency with Leica/NavVis, and strong leadership with excellent collaboration across teams.