Senior UAS Program Manager - Geomatics & Flight Ops

IEA Management Services, Inc.; Fargo (ND); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Job summary

MasTec Renewables seeks a UAS Manager to lead the UAS program across surveying and geomatics within renewable energy projects. You will supervise pilots, manage fleet and safety, and ensure regulatory compliance with FAA Part 107 and company policy.

The role combines leadership with hands-on mission planning, data quality oversight, and project execution while collaborating with project teams and the Director of Geomatics to align strategy and capacity. Remote work is possible with travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Geospatial Science, Aviation, GIS, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification and current status.
• Experience leading UAS programs, teams, or field operations across surveying or geomatics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the UAS team; manage hiring, scheduling, performance reviews, mentorship, and professional development.
• Set workload priorities and allocate personnel/equipment across concurrent projects to meet schedule, quality, and budget.
• Develop and maintain training, onboarding, and certification programs to keep the team current on equipment, software, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Own the UAS program SOPs, workflows, and deliverable specs; ensure consistent application across the portfolio.
• Coordinate with project teams to align UAS operations with geomatics strategy and capacity needs.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or related field

Tools

FAA regulations knowledge

UAS flight operations

Job description

MasTec Renewables seeks a UAS Manager to lead the UAS program across surveying and geomatics within renewable energy projects. You will supervise pilots, manage fleet and safety, and ensure regulatory compliance with FAA Part 107 and company policy.

The role combines leadership with hands-on mission planning, data quality oversight, and project execution while collaborating with project teams and the Director of Geomatics to align strategy and capacity. Remote work is possible with travel.